Read, Perenara planned dual-led haka

All Blacks scrumhalf Aaron Smith says the squad only found out both Kieran Read and TJ Perenara would lead their haka against the Springboks the day before the Test.

Smith: All Blacks will learn from Wellington draw

All Blacks scrumhalf Aaron Smith says the team will heed the lessons from their draw with the Boks in Wellington ahead of the World Cup opener on Saturday.

Smith warns Argentina’s Jaguares

Aaron Smith says the Jaguares’ impressive Vodacom Super Rugby form will count for little when Argentina clash with the All Blacks this weekend.

‘Perenara deserves a start’

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says scrumhalf TJ Perenara has earned a start against the Wallabies in Yokohama on Saturday.

Smith’s renewed focus

A change of mindset has made All Blacks scrumhalf Aaron Smith a better player and person, writes MARC HINTON.