All Blacks assistant coach Ian Foster wants the All Blacks to field their strongest team against the Wallabies at Eden Park on Saturday, meaning troubled halfback Aaron Smith could play as they chase a record 18th conescutive win. But Foster said the All Blacks are ready to welcome him back with open arms as soon as Smith is cleared by New Zealand Rugby's misconduct process. "But our goal is that once he goes through the process, we expect him to get back to work. The misconduct process will determine what sanctions Smith should face - with a significant fine, warning and commitment to attend some kind of counselling the most likely outcome. Cruden didn't return to the team for the third Bledisloe test in Brisbane - the first available opportunity after serving his punishment.

Source: New Zealand Herald October 14, 2016 22:49 UTC