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The Hurricanes have confirmed All Blacks centre Conrad Smith will captain the team next year.
The veteran All Blacks centre has been given the job ahead of loose forward Victor Vito, who many were tipping to lead the side.
He takes over from Andrew Hore, who left in controversial circumstances
at the end of last season.
Smith, who is currently on leave after the Rugby World Cup, made his debut for the franchise in 2004 against the Cats.
That year he also made his first appearance for the All Blacks against Italy and has since then accumulated 66 and 55 caps for the Hurricanes and All Blacks respectively.
