Aaron Smith’s long-awaited return to the green and white jersey will be via the bench when the Turbos take on Northland in Whangarei on Sunday.
Times have certainly changed since Andre Taylor cut his teeth in New Zealand’s NPC in 2006, but the 31-year-old is back with a much different approach to the game to what he had 13 years ago.
The Mitre 10 Cup is home to expansive and free-flowing rugby, with nearly eight tries scored per match last season. Few benefit more from this fast-paced and high scoring style than the outside backs.