He's Conrad Smith. University graduate, Wellington Lion, Hurricanes player and All Black #1044. Conrad wears no. 13 for the All Blacks. He often partners human wrecking ball, Ma'a Nonu in the centre of midfield for the ABs. Conrad won the Rugby World Cup final in 2011 virtually single handed as he tackled himself into the ground.
Captain Richie McCaw on Conrad Smith:
"He's a bloody champion, I tell you. I rely a lot on him for his advice. He's a really vital man to have. Doing my job, it's a whole lot easier having a man like that alongside you.Conrad on ambition in the All Blacks:
"Conrad's got a great understanding of what teams are trying to do; the psychological, mental side that goes with the game. He's the first one to have an understanding of what's required."
"That's pretty important - you're not daunted by that history, you actually embrace it, you want to add something to it.
"There's more to win, there's streaks to extend, there's teams that you don't want to be the first to lose to. There's always more to achieve and that thirst for more is massive within the team. You don't just want to make the team, you want to add your bit to it." - http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/34222985
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