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October 6, 2016, 10:15 am
A couple who claim they heard the tryst told stuff.co.nz they heard noises coming from the disabled cubicle inside Christchurch airport as they waited outside.
They claimed Smith and the unknown woman entered the toilet within 30 seconds of each other.
Smith pictured with his girlfriend Teagan Voykovich. Photo: Facebook.
The couple claim they filmed Smith during the alleged toilet incident. Photo: Supplied
It’s been claimed the pair were inside the bathroom for about ten minutes before Smith was seen adjusting his clothing.
The couple filmed the pair on camera, claiming the incident happened last month.
Smith, 27, is dating Teagan Voykovich, 22, but the couple claimed the woman seen with him was not his girlfriend.
Prime Minister John Key has weighed in on the bathroom tryst and said Smith's actions were not what society expected of a role model.
It's not the first time Smith has sparked controversy with his actions. Photo: Facebook.
Smith is heading home from the team’s tour of South Africa after he was suspended following the incident.
The 27-year-old has been stood down for this weekend's test against the Springboks in Durban, after details emerged.
Coach Steve Hansen said Smith was spotted entering a toilet cubicle with a female friend at Christchurch Airport the day after the side beat South Africa 41-13 on September 17.
Hansen said Smith accepted his behaviour was not of All Blacks standard and the punishment for the breach of team standards was decided by team leaders.
It’s understood Smith had asked to leave the tour, a request backed by team management.
It is not the first time Smith has courted controversy.
In 2012 he was benched for a Test against South Africa in Dunedin for breaking a team curfew and two years a later a naked selfie of him was posted online.
NZ Rugby boss Steve Tew said Smith would face a misconduct hearing in New Zealand.
"This was really bad decision-making by Aaron which reflects poorly on him, and on the team."
It's the latest incident NZ Rugby has had to deal with in recent times after a stripper scandal at a Chiefs end-of-season party and an assault case involving Wellington Lions player Losi Filipo.
"We are taking action to improve the culture of our game and are about to embark on an independent review of respect and responsibility in our professional player environment," Tew said.
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