Ben Smith signs autographs for his fans at the Wanaka rugby field yesterday. Photos by Margot Taylor. : Notable response by Ben Smith

Cooper Shrimpton (8), Blake Shrimpton (6), and Max Shrimpton (8), all of Dunedin with a rugby ball signed by Ben Smith. : Notable response by Ben Smith

All Black Ben Smith with Kade Lawrie, of Wanaka, who wrote Smith a note asking if he would give him some rugby tips. : Notable response by Ben Smith