“The main focus for the Championship was to create not only a squad of 31 that will be on the plane, but probably another eight or nine for any eventuality”

“Shooting has never been a compulsory sport. We have to work through it, but shooting will not be in the Games. We have no space anymore.”

“We are passionate advocates of women’s sport and para-sport so I am thrilled we are able to make this special announcement today”

After loosing to Sundowns they will want to beat the Buccaneers tonight

“When the competition comes around, and you are the defending champions, you want to win it again. Likewise, this year, we got another fantastic achievement from the whole group,”

“We need to find what it means to be an All Black.”

“The players understand the principle they know they play with the supporters’ hearts, their emotions, their happiness; it’s a big responsibility"

“We’re determined to build on the momentum we’ve produced over the past few weekends and we’re looking forward to ticking a few more boxes before we leave for Japan."

“I’m probably more ready than I have ever been. I bowled 50 overs in one game for Sussex which I think was past the overs they told me to bowl, it was good practice,”

Handing the 30-year-old Lions batsman a national contract is among the most obvious moves the federation could have made.