.Smith said: “I’m obviously delighted with the result and some good rugby played but we did leave some points out there.
Paul Gustard won’t be returning to his former club, Leicester Tigers, next season and will instead be seeing out the final year of his deal with Stade Francais.
Former All Black Aaron Smith would jump at the chance to represent the AUNZ Invitational XV against the British & Irish Lions.
Michael Cheika has emerged as the clear favourite to become the next Wales coach when his contract with Leicester Tigers runs out at the end of the season.
Glasgow Warriors boss Franco Smith has emerged as a shock contender to replace Michael Cheika if he leaves Leicester Tigers when his one-year contract runs out at the end of this season.
The 33-year-old has put pen to paper on a short-term deal, that will see Hooper link up with a Verblitz side coached by Steve Hansen and Ian Foster, with the likes of Aaron Smith and Joseph Manu in the playing squad.
Glasgow Warriors full-back Ollie Smith is poised to bring his year-long spell on the sidelines to an end on Saturday after receiving a call-up to the Emerging Scotland squad to face Italy at Edinburgh's Hive Stadium.
Former All Blacks star Ben Smith and Wallabies captain Michael Hooper will make their long-awaited Top League debuts for their respective clubs on Saturday.
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If Canada's 48-7 thrashing at the hands of Italy was any indication, the All Blacks look set for a big victory.