All Blacks halfback Aaron Smith

All Blacks halfback Aaron Smith remains with NZ Rugby and Highlanders

The 32-year-old has also recommitted to playing for the Highlanders and Manawatū.

Smith played his 151st game for the Highlanders on the weekend and is the most capped All Black halfback of all time (97 Tests).

He made his provincial debut for Manawatū in 2008, Super Rugby debut in 2011 and Test debut a year later, has been the first-choice halfback for the Highlanders and All Blacks since then.