Composed Smith no 'unsung hero' for All Blacks - Hansen


LONDON (Reuters) - Fullback Ben Smith's composure under the high ball in wet conditions allowed holders New Zealand "to get out of trouble" in a tense World Cup semi-final win over South Africa, coach Steve Hansen said.

Winger Julian Savea rightly grabbed the headlines for bulldozing France in last weekend's one-sided quarter-final but it was Smith's calmness and assured handling that earned the man-of-the match award in a 20-18 victory on Saturday.

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