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    Aaron Smith is all smiles after the All Blacks made a Rugby World Cup statement

    Aaron Smith is all smiles after the All Blacks made a Rugby World Cup statement


    The two-time defending champions have run out 23-13 winners over South Africa in Yokohama to open Pool B.

    Smith says he's noticed the questions of the All Blacks this year.



    The All Blacks' next game is against Canada.

    NEWSTALK ZB AND RADIO SPORT'S COVERAGE OF RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 WITH HARVEY NORMAN

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     23 Jan: New Zealand's elite rugby talent must focus on the task at hand, as they await a new All Blacks coach
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     International:
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     Tennis:
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     Basketball:
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     Lower South Island:
    Heavy rain and probably the strongest winds seen this week on the Tour of Southland are making the final stage even more gruelling 14:06

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