All Blacks great Conrad Smith will retire mid-year but not before a final reminder of his enduring class in the fast, frantic spectacle of the Brisbane Global Rugby Tens this weekend.
Centre Smith is just months away from his 37th birthday and feels the time is right for experiences away from the playing fields that have been his life for 15 years.
The two‑time World Cup winner is captain of French club Pau, the biggest mystery element for the 12‑team Tens tournament on Friday and Saturday.
Former Fiji 7s and Flying Fijian Watisoni Votu will also be playing for Pau.
Meanwhile, the Fiji Giants have arrived in Brisbane and will take on the Brumbies at 7.09pm Friday, they will then face the Hurricanes at 11.01pm Friday before taking on the Crusaders at 5.04pm Saturday.
The quarterfinals will be held at 7pm Saturday, the semifinal is at 8.30pm while the final will be held at 10.15pm Saturday.
Source: www.qt.com.au
