All Blacks halfback Aaron Smith is adamant Jordie Barrett will be ready for his latest challenge

Barrett starts at first five against Namibia in tonight's rugby World Cup match in Tokyo, pairing with the Highlanders halfback.

Smith says he's been chatting with Barrett about the simple things, like where he wants the ball.

Kick off's at 5:45.



A winning start for the New Zealanders at UFC 243 in Melbourne.

Welterweight Brad Riddell's won his debut fight, beating Australian Jamie Mullarkey by unanimous decision.

Fellow-New Zealanders Dan Hooker and Israel Adesanya are also on the card later today, with the latter the main event.



The Black Ferns sevens will face Ireland in tomorrow's quarter-finals at the women's World Series season-opener in Glendale, after going through pool play unbeaten.