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Twelve months ago, New Zealand was in the same situation as they find themselves in at the moment – looking for a coach. Last time the job was won by Northern Districts and former Warickshire batsman Andy Moles, virtually unopposed.
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I am a budding sports journalist with interests in affairs on both sides of the tasman. My sporting interests are extensive as I am an avid follower of Rugby union and also league, cricket, golf and formula 1
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Robbo,
If find your comment incredible arrogant and blatently wrong. Ross Taylor is a class batsman who will become of the top 5 batsman in the world over the next few years, in my opinion Brendom McCullum edges out Haddin, hes a superior keeper and at least and equal batsman. Your comment on Vettori – hes light years ahead of Hauritz in every facet of spin bowling, now to mention him being the worlds best 7-11 batsman last year and his leadership skills.
Anyway, my combined team:
Turner
Hayden
Ponting
Crowe
Border
S. Waugh
Gilchrist
Hadlee
Warne
Lillee
McGrath
Who should be in the Trans-Tasman XI? (13)
February 1st, 2010
yea some good points vinay verma however I really beleive this side needs someone who can prepare them mentally to win cricket games. A guy like Ross Taylor has all the talent in the world but often seems at a loss to what his objective is – hopefully this is where someone like John Wright can help. If Wright doesnt get the head role, he must get a job as a travelling assistant or technical advisor to help out our technical batting issues.
The time is Wright for New Zealand cricket (19)
November 14th, 2009
Does anyone else just laugh at all the comments by ‘greenand gold’?
“Only SA and AUS can boast that they have won the world cup TWICE. Australia dont even regard rugby as one of their top 3 sports yet they have won more world cups than the kwis. NZ eat & shit rugby yet always and i repeat ALWAYS fall short when its crunch time.”
On a serious note, some fair points brought up in this article. The fact that players such as Ali Williams, Kevin Mealamu ect is a positive thing for the All Blacks, allowing them to get undistrupted rugby under their belt heading into 2011. I am more concerned about the tactics Henry used against the South Africans in both tests. The talent is there in New Zealand rugby, as is the depth to be the best side in the world. It will just come down to fitness, tactics and combinations in 2011.
Cut some slack, Henry's building for the RWC (30)
August 7th, 2009