Rugby-'Unrealistic' that Smith will play Ireland - All Blacks coach


  • Rugby
  • Wednesday, 10 Nov 2021

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Rugby World Cup - Bronze Final - New Zealand v Wales - Tokyo Stadium, Tokyo, Japan - November 1, 2019 New Zealand's Aaron Smith after the match REUTERS/Issei Kato

(Reuters) - Scrumhalf Aaron Smith links up with the New Zealand squad later on Wednesday but is unlikely to be named in the matchday squad for the test against Ireland, All Blacks assistant coach John Plumtree said.

Smith was put on a plane for Dublin on Tuesday to join the camp as injury cover following a head-knock to Brad Weber early in last weekend's win over Italy.

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