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Black Caps allrounder Jimmy Neesham joined Radio Sport Breakfast this morning to explain why he was extremely candid about his return to the NZ team.Neesham spoke about adjusting his attitude and focus, and is particularly proud of the effort he has put in over the past 18 months to make it back to the top level.LISTEN ABOVE AS JIMMY NEESHAM SPEAKS TO RADIO SPORT BREAKFASTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A chance for Henry Nicholls to do some reconnaissance ahead of New Zealand's five-match one-day international cricket series against India.In his Black Caps downtime, he's intending to play a Twenty20 match for Canterbury against Central Districts at Napier on Saturday.The squad to play India has not been selected, but McLean Park returns to international duty the following Thursday for the opening match.Nicholls says it'll be handy to see how the pitch and outfield plays - McLean Park has been re-turfed after not seeing international cricket since 2015.The January 23 forecast is for fine weather.LISTEN ABOVE AS HENRY NICHOLLS SPEAKS WITH RADIO SPORT BREAKFASTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crystal Collins is most notable in this country for her unfortunate butchering of the NZ national anthem at the Denver league test earlier this year.She called Radio Sport Breakfast this morning and sung "The Christmas song" live on air, and Crystal more than redeemed herself with a magical performance!LISTEN TO THE AUDIO ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Black Caps captain Kane Williamson joins Radio Sport Breakfast to explain why he doesn't believe in setting lofty individual goals (like centuries scored) in a team sport and doesn't have a list of things he wants to achieve. Williamson didn't give much away as to the make up of his bowling attack this weekend but did say as they are essentially playing five consecutive tests an element of rest /rotation has been considered.LISTEN ABOVE AS KANE WILLIAMSON SPEAKS TO RADIO SPORT BREAKFASTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Warriors CEO Cameron George joins Radio Sport Breakfast In-studio for a robust discussion about the future of the club. George was extremely optimistic about the club's future in the halves despite them not knowing who will replace Shaun Johnson, but admit failure if they miss the playoffs next season.LISTEN ABOVE AS CAMERON GEORGE SPEAKS TO RADIO SPORT BREAKFASTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LISTEN TO JIM DOLAN TALK WITH RADIO SPORT BREAKFAST ON ALL THINGS AUSTRALIAAustralian rugby is run by "goons" with an "ever smug chairman" according to the man leading the charge against embattled Wallabies coach Michael Cheika.Longtime Australian rugby writer Greg Growden has launched into the organisation after the Rugby Australia media conference to update Cheika's position.Growden, a fiery critic of Cheika's, said RA had treated the public with "complete disdain".Rugby Australia chairman Cameron Clyne spent just 50 seconds updating the media on Cheika, after taking a break from a long board meeting this week.On ESPNscrum, Growden wrote:"...you would expect something compelling from an organised media gathering when the Rugby Australia board has assembled to decide whether their national coach, support staff, plus important managerial figures should be sacked or not. It's a big, big day."Their ever smug chairman Cameron Clyne waltzed in, told the bleeding obvious that the board had heard a presentation fro

LISTEN TO SHANE JURGENSEN TALK WITH RADIO SPORT BREAKFAST ABOVEThe Black Caps don't have to look far for good omens as they fight for victory in the third and deciding test against Pakistan.Back at the scene of their first test victory in Abu Dhabi, the Black Caps trailed by 74 runs at the conclusion of both teams' first innings – the exact deficit they faced in the first test. And – just like the first test – they're in that position thanks to a major Pakistan batting collapse.At 286-3, Pakistan had cruised into a first innings lead thanks to Azhar Ali and Asad Shafiq, who added 201 for the fourth wicket, with both batsmen bringing up chanceless centuries.62 runs later, Pakistan were bowled out. After struggling in their first 44 combined wicketless overs, spinners Ajaz Patel (2-100) and Will Somerville (4-75) first broke the pivotal partnership, then ripped through a weak tail order to drag the Black Caps back into the test.However, by stumps, the Black Caps had lost both openers, with Jeet Raval being trap

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has no desire to fill the hole in the Warriors halves left by the departure of Shaun Johnson.After Johnson was released by the club late last month, suggestions have been thrown around about who might replace him.Tuivasa-Sheck's name has come up in the conversation, but the reigning Dally M player of the year told the Radio Sport Breakfast he wasn't a likely option."At this stage I'm playing fullback," Tuivasa-Sheck said. "That's the position I prefer to play. I think a lot of the boys, we like to joke about it and say I'll move into the halves, but I don't see myself there."[I'll] just stay at the back and catch bombs."While the question remains whether or not the side will look to bring in a tested first-grade half, the Warriors have a number of players already on the books that could fill the vacant spot.Talented youngsters Chanel Harris-Tavita and Hayze Perham could make a play for the spot during the pre-season, as could 21-year-old Adam Keighran who joined the club this year from the

The Warriors admit they were caught off guard by Shaun Johnson's request for a release.The halfback was granted one, after meeting with senior club figures last week.General manager Brian Smith told the Radio Sport Breakfast they had hoped to discuss where-to-next for Johnson within the club."We didn't expect that for a response to what we were hoping would be a discussion with the future with him. We were surprised but not shocked."Smith says the club isn't as competitive without Johnson, who last weeked signed up with the Cronulla Sharks last week.Smith says losing a player of that calibre is significant, given their current status in the NRL ranks."Maybe not quite win a premiership, but we felt we were moving towards that. And now it;s the job of me and the other executives to make sure that we've re-established ourselves at least at that level."The team is eyeing the Melbourne Storm as who they would like to emulate in 2019.Smith says the Storm went on to make this year's grand final."They came up with a

Joseph Parker, who has touched back down in NZ after being in LA for the Fury versus Wilder fight, told Radio Sport breakfast he still considers himself the best heavyweight in the world and therefore could match it with both fighters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tall Blacks coach, Paul Henare, told Radio Sport he doesn't think he will have access to his best available squad for the World Champs in August, as any NZ coach knows they never get all their best guys in the same squad.He said he is still unsure if Steven Adams will make himself available.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boxing promoter and Sky Sports UK analyst, Spencer Fearon, told Radio Sport Breakfast he has no doubt Tyson Fury beat Deontay Wilder yesterday.He said Joseph Parker can still be relevant in the heavyweight division because he will get the chance to fight young "up and coming" fighters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LISTEN ABOVE AS PETER PETERS SPEAKS TO RADIO SPORT BREAKFASTA veteran rugby league commentator has launched a sensational attack on the Warriors management - and in particular the club's chief executive Cameron George - for cutting ties with star halfback Shaun Johnson.Johnson was granted a release from the final year of his contract on Wednesday, after the club informed him they wouldn't extend his deal next year, despite eight seasons at Mt Smart.Former Manly official and Sky Sport radio commentator Peter Peters has slammed the move for being "stunning, undignified, unnecessary, and overreactive" and claims the Warriors have stolen thousands of young New Zealand league fans' hero.Warriors CEO Cameron George and head coach Stephen Kearney have been slammed by Peter Peters. Photo / Getty"Thousands of kids must be waking up in New Zealand today with the No 7 jersey, wondering what the heck is going on. They've had their hero stolen from them - virtually kicked out of the club he's been so much a part of," Pete

Former Tall Black and basketball analyst Brendon Pongia joins Radio Sport Breakfast to share his thoughts on NZ comfortably beating Jordan last night. Pongia suggested Steven Adams might be available for the World Champs if NZ qualifies, with the "Bring back Steven Adams " call even coming out during the game.LISTEN ABOVE AS BRENDON PONGIA SPEAKS TO RADIO SPORT BREAKFASTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fox Sports NRL commentator Andrew Voss joins Radio Sport Breakfast live from Sydney.Voss explains why is "incredibly disappointed" Johnson is leaving the Warriors. He also thinks potential Warriors recruit ( and Eels youngster) Dylan Brown is a good option but not in the best five young halfbacks in Australia.LISTEN ABOVE AS ANDREW VOSS SPEAKS TO RADIO SPORT BREAKFASTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Black Caps batsman Ross Taylor joins Radio Sport Breakfast to review day three against Pakistan.Taylor says Yasir Shah was simply too good for the Black Caps lower order, and sounded hopeful they are good enough to save the test with a better batting performance in the second innings. LISTEN ABOVE AS ROSS TAYLOR SPEAKS TO RADIO SPORTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Radio Sport Motorsport analyst Bob McMurray joins Radio Sport Breakfast to explain why he thinks Brendon Hartley is done as a Formula One driver having been dropped by the Toro Rosso team overnight.Bob believes they have made the wrong call though in elevating Alexander Albon to a drive over Hartley.LISTEN ABOVE AS BOB MCMURRAY SPEAKS TO RADIO SPORT BREAKFASTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Radio Sport Rugby editor Nigel Yalden joins the show live from London wrapping the All Blacks season. He believes the abiding memory of 2018 are the two losses suffered (as is often the case when reviewing an ABs season).LISTEN ABOVE AS NIGEL YALDEN SPEAKS TO RADIO SPORT BREAKFASTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former All Black Justin Marshall joins Radio Sport Breakfast to explain why he is concerned the All Blacks haven't been playing with great shape this season.LISTEN ABOVE JUSTIN MARSHALL SPEAKS TO RADIO SPORT BREAKFASTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to the Radio Sport Breakfast interview of author of Jack Reacher novels Lee Child. Lee joined Kent and Nathan in the studio where he reveals which former rugby great he resembled the Jack Reacher character on, and which New Zealand sportsman would resemble him the most.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.