A standing ovation for Aaron Smith after his 100th test match

Aaron Smith became the first All Black scrumhalf to play 100 test matches on Saturday.

The 32-year-old assisted two tries in New Zealand's 33-25 victory over Australia and was given a standing ovation as he departed the pitch in the 72nd minute.

1⃣4⃣8⃣ Richie McCaw
1⃣3⃣2⃣ Keven Mealamu
1⃣2⃣7⃣ Kieran Read
1⃣2⃣5⃣ Sam Whitelock
1⃣1⃣8⃣ Tony Woodcock
1⃣1⃣2⃣ Dan Carter
1⃣0⃣8⃣ Owen Franks
1⃣0⃣3⃣ Ma'a Nonu
1⃣0⃣0⃣ Mils Muliaina
1⃣0⃣0⃣ @Te_Nug

Aaron Smith is the 10th @AllBlacks to play 100 tests🙌 #NZLvAUS pic.twitter.com/zRaAChFFop

— Ultimate Rugby (@ultimaterugby) August 7, 2021

He is the 10th player to feature 100 times in the black jersey and just the fourth back to do so.

Thank you @Te_Nug. 💯 pic.twitter.com/a2pyQCZAOW

— All Blacks (@AllBlacks) August 7, 2021

 

 

 

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