Smith to leapfrog Carter as most capped All Blacks back against Wales

Smith, who will be playing his 113th Test, will link up with out-half Richie Mo’unga while Beauden Barrett has been named at fullback.

Aaron Smith. Image: Dave Winter/INPHO SCRUM-HALF AARON Smith was named in New Zealand’s team to play Wales on Saturday, when he will surpass Dan Carter as the most capped back in All Blacks history.

Jordie Barrett has again been given the nod at centre, linking up with Rieko Ioane in midfield. David Havili and Anton Lienert-Brown will provide cover. He is partnered at lock by captain Samuel Whitelock in the absence of Brodie Retallick, who picked up a two-match ban after being red-carded for a shoulder charge in the Japan match.

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