All Blacks assistant coach Wayne Smith is to join the Chiefs Super Rugby franchise as an assistant coach   finishing with the All Blacks at the end of the year.

Smith has signed with the Chiefs for the 2012-2013 season.

Smith was born in the Waikato town of Putaruru and said he is looking forward to returning to his roots.

Meanwhile in the first Super 15 semifinal this Saturday, the Blues meet the Reds at 9:40pm.

On Sunday at 3:05am the Stormers host the Crusaders in Cape Town.


Story by: Selina Navuso
[Source: stuff.co.nz]