The big question stands as to whether Smith is the best option for the All Blacks as their starting halfback for a third World Cup in France next year. The first reaction from most will be of course he is.
The all-conquering All Blacks headed to Jo'burg confident of a win over the Springboks but on a fateful World Cup day in 1995, the form book was shredded.
In the second installment of Scotty Stevenson’s new podcast series “In Conversation…” for RugbyPass, he chats with former All Black and current player manager, Craig Innes.