This week in the Niche Cache we start by checking in with the battle of kiwi football captains (Finn Surman vs Michael Boxall) which leads into some of the youngsters who are loved by their fanbases around the world. We ponder the curse of Mt Smart and salute Southland for their sporting excellence, then we break down NZ Breakers at the NBL Blitz. Canberra Raiders are NRL minor premiers led by Wellington's Joseph Tapine, Broncos bring their NRLWahine back to Aotearoa to play against NZ Warriors women and the Warriors men need to find their groove against Manly Sea Eagles. Auckland FC were knocked out of the Aussie Cup and we roll through lots of All Whites stuff ahead of their Ashes games vs Australia next week. We finish with NZ-A cricket as they have started their tour of South Africa with two losses and lots of runs from Zak Foulkes.

(00:00) Finn Surman vs Michael Boxall

(17:35) Tim Seifert in CPL

(19:29) Mt Smart curse

(28:26) Southland wins Ranfurly Shield

(32:36) Aotearoa music

(34:50) Mindfulness

(41:10) NZ Breakers

(52:11) NRL/NZ Warriors

(01:18:06) Auckland FC

(01:22:47) All Whites

(01:42:44) NZ-A cricket

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