Smith & Cruden in All Black squad

Turbos halfback Aaron Smith is the province's latest All Black after he was named in Steve Hansen's 30 man All Black squad to play three tests against Ireland this month.
Smith joins the vastly talented Aaron Cruden in the squad. Both Cruden and Smith have been in sublime form for the Chiefs and Highlanders respectively in this year's Super Rugby competition
The full squad is:
Hookers Andrew Hore, Keven Mealamu. Props Wyatt Crockett, Ben Franks, Owen Franks, Ben Tameifuna, Tony Woodcock. Locks Brodie Retallick, Luke Romano, Samuel Whitelock, Ali Williams. Loose forwards Sam Cane, Richie McCaw (C), Kieran Read, Adam Thomson, Victor Vito Halfbacks Aaron Smith, Piri Weepu. First five-eighths Daniel Carter, Aaron Cruden, Beauden Barrett. Midfielders Tamati Ellison, Ma'a Nonu, Conrad Smith, Sonny Bill Williams. Outside backs Israel Dagg, Hosea Gear, Zac Guildford, Ben Smith, Julian Savea.
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