Fijivillage
26 February, 2026, 10:12 am
Central - 28°C Rain
26 February, 2026, 10:12 am Central - 28°C Rain

Aaron Smith to play 100th test for All Blacks in Bledisloe opener against Australia

Aaron Smith to play 100th test for All Blacks in Bledisloe opener against Australia

By Navitalai Naivalurua
06/08/2021
Aaron Smith runs in an All Blacks try during the first Bledisloe Cup match at ANZ Stadium in Sydney in 2019. [image: AAP]

It will be a milestone achievement for All Blacks veteran Aaron Smith as he will be playing his 100th test in the Bledisloe opener against the Wallabies tomorrow.

He is the first All Blacks halfback to achieve this remarkable feat.

Smith made his test debut in 2012 against Ireland and is widely regarded as the best halfback in world rugby over the last decade and has recently re-signed with the New Zealand Rugby through to the next World Cup in 2023.

Coach Ian Foster says he has achieved so much in the black jersey and has been an iconic player for them over the last decade.

He adds they know it will be a special night for him, his wife Teagan and his family.

The All Blacks will face the Wallabies at 7.05pm tomorrow.

[Newshub.co.nz]

FNRL
FEATURE NEWS
RFMF warns Fiji could become a semi-narco-state in 3–5 years without stronger political action
The Republic of Fiji Military Forces is concerned that if there is no political will to have a more aggressive, robust response to the drug problem, F...
12 hours ago
LATEST NEWS
FHL Group profit declines amid rising costs
The Fijian Holdings Limited (FHL) Group has reported a decline in profitability for the six months ending on the 31st of December 2025, citing a ...
23 minutes ago

Watch Archbishop Chong, Reverend Kolivuso and Vuki on fijivillage Straight Talk
You can watch, Fiji Council of Churches President and Head of the Catholic Church in Fiji Archbishop Peter Loy Chong, leading minister of Christian ...
2 hours ago

Nalele and Semo Villages commended for swift support during Queens Highway disruption
Nalele Village and Semo Village were commended for their swift support following the collapse of a section of the Queens Highway, where a Government ...
3 hours ago

Rishi sells roti parcels for 35 years to support family
57-year-old Ajay Rishi has been selling roti parcels, bean and lakri mithai for the past 35 years to provide for his family.Rishi lives in Narere and ...
3 hours ago

RFMF warns Fiji could become a semi-narco-state in 3–5 years without stronger political action
The Republic of Fiji Military Forces is concerned that if there is no political will to have a more aggressive, robust response to the drug problem, ...
12 hours ago



Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
IN DEPTH
Charlie Charters held at Nadi Airport because of a FICAC flag on his file
Fijian national, Charlie Charters is being held at immigration at Nadi International Airport because of a FICAC flag on his file.fijivillage News has ...
3 days ago

Minister ready to repay business class air fare for wife as concerns grow about Sports Council deals
I was invited to travel to New Zealand by the Fiji Sports Council for a grassroots 7s tournament in 2024, I travelled business class but it was ...
20 days ago

Malimali and others filed for judicial review into COI
The application for leave for the judicial review has been made by former FICAC Commissioner Barbara Malimali, former Attorney General Graham Leung ...
20 days ago

TOP