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Smith stays in All Black fold

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Monday 6 Feb 2017

"It's very clear between him [Conrad Smith] and us, he's indicated that if he plays another season [in France] it will be at Pau," said club president Bernard Pontneau.

As for Ben Smith, "for now it's dead" added the Pau chief.

"The call of his country was stronger," he said.

Meanwhile, former France international lock and club captain Julien Pierre has signed a one-year contract extension.

The 35-year-old, who has 27 France caps, is currently injured with a biceps problem that could see him miss the rest of the season following surgery.

Agence France-Presse

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