To think he dropped his first ever international high ball and went on to become man of the match in 2015 rwc semi final mainly because of the high balls he recovered in the pouring rain.What a player #respect
World class player with x factor. Matured year after year, without losing his speed, work rate or confidence. Sadly, Hansen's "Beau'unga" trial and error affected him more than any other Kiwi. It was a treat to watch you over the past decade and thank you! Respect from RSA
First time I ever saw this legend was when he played my blues , this man in the dying minutes jumped over the ruck as the ball popped up magically somehow and he caught the ball with his feet (in the freakin air) transfered the ball to his hands ( from his freakin feet ,in the freakin air) and dived through the defense and scored between the goal post all in one motion to win the game, man what a legend, definitely in my all time all-blacks team.it was a joy to watch you play the great game sir.🍻
Hoping Dmac goes back to being impact off bench and Bender back to fullback next season for the All Blacks(pending form for both).... Either way In Shag We Trust
Ben Smith went on to participate in the NZ sevens team for a while. During which we saw the rise of another ABs legend in Israel Dagg. When Smith came back, his game play has matured so well he quickly rose through the ranks to become the incumbent outside back.
Little did they know this would be the starting of one of the most dangerous fullbacks in the world
To think he dropped his first ever international high ball and went on to become man of the match in 2015 rwc semi final mainly because of the high balls he recovered in the pouring rain.What a player #respect
One of the abs standout players of this decade
World class player with x factor. Matured year after year, without losing his speed, work rate or confidence. Sadly, Hansen's "Beau'unga" trial and error affected him more than any other Kiwi. It was a treat to watch you over the past decade and thank you! Respect from RSA
Well said mate
He should definitely have played in that semi-final against England.
Did I just see the great Ben Smith drop the ball with his first touch as an AB?
First time I ever saw this legend was when he played my blues , this man in the dying minutes jumped over the ruck as the ball popped up magically somehow and he caught the ball with his feet (in the freakin air) transfered the ball to his hands ( from his freakin feet ,in the freakin air) and dived through the defense and scored between the goal post all in one motion to win the game, man what a legend, definitely in my all time all-blacks team.it was a joy to watch you play the great game sir.🍻
Much respect to Ben Smith, thanks for all the great rugby you have played. Legend 💯🇳🇿😎
Best fullback on the planet 💯 #Bender #BenFromAccounts
Hoping Dmac goes back to being impact off bench and Bender back to fullback next season for the All Blacks(pending form for both).... Either way In Shag We Trust
Yep totally agree 🙌🏼 DMac is our new super sub, bender needs to be at the back permanently next year.
Legend the Bender very rarely died with the ball what a shame he wasn’t played at fullback at the 2019 RWC
Ben Smith is a legend
Craig Gower switched codes from league, didn't know his backstory. Good pic. briefing, man
Ben Smith went on to participate in the NZ sevens team for a while. During which we saw the rise of another ABs legend in Israel Dagg. When Smith came back, his game play has matured so well he quickly rose through the ranks to become the incumbent outside back.
Had the worlds best fullback on the bench 🤦🏽 the loss to England still hurts haha
My superlative for one of my favourite players.. "Wow! What a guy!"
Awesome 👌🏽 keep it up, love ya vids
One of my faves...was always a threat.
Best player I have ever seen. Thanks Ben
Legend
Can u do joe rokocoko debut vid plz bro
he was so fast back then...
He was a great player Ben Smith especially at Full Back
Legend🙏
Lmfao i actually spat my food out when i saw that Craig Gower pic
Best utility player I have ever seen, and I mean that as a compliment
Damn, his first touch in an All Black jersey was an uncontested knock-on.
What's more, it was from a high ball! How ironic!
Such a balanced player
Best cross over 😎
The man! He should be all blacks current full time full back!! Pretty crap highlights tbh lol
Ceux qui kiffent le rugby, venez faire un tour sur ma chaîne ! Histoire, événements, anecdotes sont au programme ;)
That was the last mistake he ever made
3:37 😂
Wow what a wonderful all blacks squad!
What a sloppy game
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