 With first-choice centre Conrad Smith injured out of the third and final test of the series, Fekitoa moved into the starting XV.His performance earned praise, with the Herald on Sunday saying that "the All Blacks coach has found the most elegant of solutions for Conrad Smith's back-up, one who carries more of an attacking threat than the veteran centre".Fekitoa was selected again in 2014 for the All Blacks squad for The Rugby Championship.