Planet Rugby (Free subscription) | 28/11/2008
Wayne Smith insists New Zealand's success is built on hard work and not the presence of an All Black mystique."
Times Online (Free subscription) | 01/12/2008
England are at their lowest ebb for 20 years. And before we lapse into the issue about development, let us just mention what Conrad Smith, the outstanding All Blacks centre, had to say on the subject: “A rebuilding year? We couldn't even mention that. Rugby is not about four-year cycles. We pride ourselves on producing great teams every year.”
Planet Rugby (Free subscription) | 01/12/2008
... take the glory. A superb return to form in a position where New Zealand are spoilt for choice. 13. Conrad Smith A unanimous selection at thirteen, and given Smith's class it is not difficult to see why. If we had to pick a single moment that summed him up it was at Twickenham on Saturday. In the build-up to New Zealand's opening try, scored by Muliaina, it was Smith's...
Planet Rugby (Free subscription) | 01/12/2008
... of 2008 as New Zealand accounted for England 32-6 at Twickenham on Saturday, and backs coach Wayne Smith finally feels he is delivering the goods. "He's stepped up better than anyone could have imagined this year. Not many people have had better year's than Ma'a's had," Smith told NZPA. "He's learned a lot about the game and he's learned that you can contribute if you're not a ball...
The Independent (Free subscription) | 01/12/2008
The midfield is not working. One glimpse of Conrad Smith's attacking creativity at outside centre on Saturday was enough to emphasise the burning need for a change of approach by the selectors, who must now seriously consider restoring Mathew Tait to the position. As for the tight-forward unit, the less said the better. England conceded important points directly from their own set-piece...
Skysports.com (Free subscription) | 28/11/2008
England boss Martin Johnson has dropped fly-half Danny Cipriani, while Graham Henry welcomes Conrad Smith back for the All Blacks.
BBC Sport (Free subscription) | 29/11/2008
The original pass eluded Ma'a Nonu, but Conrad Smith picked up the loose ball off his boot laces and straightened the line, Nonu looped round his centre partner to take the pass and off-load to wing Joe Rokocoko, who held his man before releasing Mils Muliaina for the right corner. Brilliant.
