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Phenomenal Aaron Smith set to become Highlanders' most capped

All Blacks and Highlanders halfback Aaron Smith's notable career has seen him ranked among the great contributors to New Zealand's game and he has been a player whose influence has been so significant both sides built a style of play around him.
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Aaron Smith commits to NZR and Highlanders through to 2023

All Blacks, Highlanders and Manawatu Turbos fans will be celebrating, with halfback Aaron Smith announcing that he has signed a new contract with New Zealand Rugby (NZR), his Highlanders club and Manawatu provincial union that will see him stay in New Zealand through until 2023.
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All Blacks rank prominently in top 50 rugby players of the year list

Seven All Blacks have featured in the top 50 rugby players of the year, according to Welsh rugby website, walesonline.co.uk (WOL).
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The New Zealand Rugby Form XV: 2020

AllBlacks.com writers Jordyn McLean and Andy Burt look back on the year that was 2020 and select their Form XV for 2020.
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Aaron Smith’s class shines brightly in 2020

In a normal year Aaron Smith would have played his 100th Test this year.
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All Blacks finish 2020 on a high

Fuelled by the disappointment of their first loss to Argentina in their last outing, the All Blacks responded in the expected manner to all but secure another Investec Tri Nations when winning 38-0 in Newcastle on Saturday.
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‘Bitterly disappointed’ All Blacks look to finish season on a high

Taking advantage of their bye week in the Investec Tri Nations tournament, the All Blacks will be asking themselves some serious questions coach Ian Foster said in the wake of their 15-25 loss to Argentina on Saturday in Sydney.
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All Blacks retain Bledisloe Cup with record winning margin

Bledisloe Cup reality was hit home to Australia when the All Blacks were rampant in the first half to lay the foundation for a triumphant and record-breaking 43-5 win at Sydney's ANZ Stadium on Saturday.
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PREVIEW: All Blacks v Australia (Third Test)

Normally making five changes to a starting side in a Test match is a cause for concern, but that may not be the case for Australia as they seek a vital win in Sydney on Saturday in their bid to regain the Bledisloe Cup from the All Blacks.
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All Blacks team named for third Bledisloe Cup match

The All Blacks team has been named to play Australia in the third Bledisloe Cup and first Investec Tri Nations Test at ANZ Stadium, Sydney, on Saturday 31 October (9.50PM NZT).
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