NZR concludes Aaron Smith investigation

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New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has completed an investigation into matters relating to All Black Aaron Smith’s misconduct case last year.

NZR launched a new independent investigation in August this year following media reports questioning inconsistencies in information provided by Smith to NZR at his original disciplinary hearing.

The investigator has concluded that while there were some inconsistencies between his account at the time and the information reported by media, this did not have any material impact on the outcome of the original hearing.

NZR Chief Executive Steve Tew said: “Being honest, particularly in a disciplinary proceeding, is critically important for any employer and that is certainly the case with NZR. To reinforce this point, we have issued Aaron Smith with a formal written warning.”

Tew said NZR considered this matter now closed and would not be making any further comment.

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