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I know Rugby tragic. I would have never imagined Rieko Ioane to be in the situation he is in right now. I thought he would have been a lock in for the starting 15 for a few years but he has fallen a bit. Bridge isn’t the flashiest player around but he gets the job done and is pretty reliable.
All Blacks hammer the Canadians in extreme humidity in Oita
Maybe fitness issues. Some say him and his brother, Amita, have attitude problems. One thing is for sure though. With the rise of George Bridge, it’s going to be really tough for Rieko to make it back into the starting 15.
All Blacks hammer the Canadians in extreme humidity in Oita
Yeah I did too Big Jim. He has been a bit rusty this year. It is going to be tough to get back in the team for Rieko. George Bridge has been wonderful this year and has taken the most of his opportunities this year.
All Blacks hammer the Canadians in extreme humidity in Oita
Oh for the DRS and Glenn McGrath not getting injured in the warm up. If only he didn’t get injured James.
My ten favourite Ashes moments
100% mate. I remember also, Flintoff’s brilliant 1st over at Edgbaston to Ponting and Langer. That over was brilliant. Flintoff was near unplayable in that particular over.
My ten favourite Ashes moments
Losing McGrath for that 2nd Test was huge Jeff. Still Australia were only two runs away from victory. Ponting might not have been criticised as much for his decision to bowl first, if Australia won that particular Test. Anyways, easily the tensest Test match from collective memory.
My ten favourite Ashes moments
Thanks Jero. That’s an interesting comment. You guys were lucky to watch Lillee. He was the ideal fast bowler.
My ten favourite Ashes moments
Yeah, definitely Pope. Flintoff was a bit ordinary as a captain in that series and the English team overall, were just dismal. The Steve Harmison wide and that final day of Amazing Adelaide summed up the English Test squad at that stage.
My ten favourite Ashes moments
Thank you so much Paul. I appreciate it. Yeah, Amazing Adelaide. I couldn’t believe the Aussies made a match of it. From that moment onwards, there was a feeling that Australia would whitewash England. And it happened. Warnie was instrumental on that day.
My ten favourite Ashes moments
Steve Smith. World Class batsman. Amazing attitude, grit, and fight displayed by Smith. This knock along with that knock against India in Pune on a rank-turner are his best tons in his career.
Steve Smith once again saves Australia from Ashes embarrassment
His deliveries would test the patience of batsman. They take forever to reach the batsmen. Anyways, the guy shows great passion for the game. Love the effort.
European Cricket League delivers one of the more bizarre bowling actions you will see
I reckon they might go Ferguson for the Australia series. His express pace will be really beneficial for the Blackcaps on Australian pitches. New Zealand do have their task cut out against Australia. We don’t do well in Australia in Tests. We haven’t won a series in Australia since 1985/86, when Richard Hadlee has a blinder of a series. New Zealand have a good leader in Williamson, but the rest need to lift. We are ranked no.2 but Australia in Australia (well pretty much anywhere) is always a tough ask. New Zealand will really need to be at their best to win that 3-match Test series later this year
The Blackcaps' rollercoaster World Cup campaign
Ricc, it was disappointing to see that the batting didn’t fire consistently besides Williamson. I would love to see Conway and Young get a crack anytime soon. Young might get a spot in the team next year, as I still think he is recovering from that shoulder injury he suffered in the Australia warm ups. What do you reckon of George Worker? Should he get a good run in the ODI team or no? Who would open with Guptill because I don’t see Munro in the ODI lineup. Worker, Young, Siefert maybe?
The Blackcaps' rollercoaster World Cup campaign
I am really proud of the way the whole team conducted themselves. Unfortunate what happened in the final but I cannot fault their effort.
The Blackcaps' rollercoaster World Cup campaign
True about Williamson, Paul. I do not reckon any other player in world cricket would have been that composed. I don’t understand how he smiled through all that. The guy is an amazing player and a wonderful role model for young cricketers to look up to.
The Blackcaps' rollercoaster World Cup campaign
Reminded me a bit of his brilliant double hat-trick against South Africa in 2007. Malinga is a Sri Lankan great. Had one of the best Yorkers I have ever seen. So hard to get away. Enjoy the retirement. You did a lot for Sri Lankan cricket.
Lasith Malinga dishes out two scorching yorkers in ODI farewell
A few Kiwi-born players of Pacific Island origin in that backline Matt. A few players from the 2000s era as well. This team evoked a few nostalgic moments from my childhood. From, memory, didn’t Adrian Morley put a hit on Villasanti after Villa hit Freddy?
Rugby league history: The all-time great alphabet teams – Letter V
Great piece as well Tim. These are the type of articles any NRL fan would appreciate.
CNK's honesty makes all the cold pies totally worth it
Probably the buy of the season so far. He has been outstanding. He can play three positions. I knew he was going to do well at the Raiders. The few games I watched him play at the Warriors, he impressed me and man, the Warriors keep letting good talented players leave.
CNK's honesty makes all the cold pies totally worth it
Kohli learnt quickly how to adapt to English conditions after that horrid Test series he had on 2014. Last time India went there, he was India’s standout player by a big margin. He did have his fair share of luck via England’s dropped catches, but he made the most of his chances and had a great series with the bat last time around one England. Smith and Warner along with Head might prove to be the key batsmen for the Aussies in the upcoming Ashes series.
Kohli's words of wisdom may ring in Aussie batsmen's ears ahead of Ashes
Geez, that’s powerful.
Jorge Taufua tries to send young Eel into next week with huge hit
I’m not a fan of Djokovic but I got to give him credit where it due. He is such a quality player. I wouldn’t be surprised if he overtakes Federer. Absolutely brilliant player and it’s a blessing to witness three of the all-time greats of Tennis playing in the same era.
Can Djokovic overtake Federer's 310 weeks at Number 1?
Definitely. The depth in New Zealand Rugby is amazing. I hope that depth can come in handy in the quarterfinals against Ireland. I can’t wait for the big game against Ireland this Saturday at Tokyo Stadium.
All Blacks hammer the Canadians in extreme humidity in Oita