In the latest Niche Cast we measure our Blackcaps confidence ahead of the Champions Trophy and preview all aspects of this important tournament for New Zealand. We also update the kiwis involved in NBL finals and roll through the best cricketers in Ford Trophy, before setting the A-League Aotearoa derby scene for Auckland vs Wellington Phoenix. Wellington Phoenix women had another loss in Australia which is part of a wider trend and New Zealand Warriors had a fresh line up for their win over Melbourne Storm in NRL pre-season, which may or may not have any flow on to their top-17 to start the season. We finish by highlighting some of the best young play-makers from Aotearoa including Te Hurinui Twidle, Ryder Williams, Cassius Tia, Haami Loza and Bronson Reuben.

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(00:00) Intro (Auckland FC & Blackcaps hype)

(15:02) Mindfulness

(17:45) Kiwis in NBL finals

(24:41) Blackcaps in Champions Trophy

(59:04) Ford Trophy

(01:05:22) Chris Wood, Matt Garbett, Liberato Cacace

(01:18:49) Auckland vs Wellington Phoenix

(01:32:50) Wellington Phoenix Women

(01:45:55) NZ Warriors & Young Kiwi-NRL Halves