Was wondering if maybe this won't change too much for the Phoenix, as aren't they likely to take someone like Boxall instead for the All Whites call up? So yes while we don't lose our starting CB any more to international duty, we will still lose a player?
You'd imagine that without smith both Siggy and Boxall would be in the AW squad if they were available.
Good for the nix, would potentially loose all three centre backs in an international window - wonder if that had anything to do with his decision.