Aaron Smith after the All Blacks' World Cup loss to England. Photo: Getty ImagesHalfback Aaron Smith has revealed the full extent of the 'ruthless' review that the All Blacks underwent following their Rugby World Cup semifinal defeat to England. The review followed a meeting that the leadership team had the day before, which featured elements that Smith said he 'hated hearing'. "We had our leadership meeting with the coaches and it was tough – Steve Hansen asked right away 'how do you feel right now?' Smith was on the bench as the seconds ticked down in the semifinal, and explained the emotions that washed over him.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 27, 2019 18:56 UTC