Highlanders halfback Aaron Smith credits conditioning for team's fast startHANNAH PETERS/GETTY Highlanders halfback Aaron Smith, left, has learnt from past mistakes and won't make Saturday night about a one-on-one battle with TJ Perenara. Whether you're talking to halfback Aaron Smith, midfielder Rob Thompson or hooker Liam Coltman, you get the same message when discussing the 2018 Highlanders. GETTY IMAGES Aaron Smith flings a pass wide during his team's 25-17 win against the Crusaders in Dunedin last weekend. All Blacks halfback Aaron Smith, now in his eighth year for the Highlanders, has no hesitation in chucking plenty of credit at the team's conditioning. DIANNE MANSON/GETTY IMAGES Highlanders fullback Ben Smith, pictured in action last weekend against the Crusaders in Dunedin.

Source: Stuff March 23, 2018 01:18 UTC