Welcome to day one of the final tests between;
NZ vs ENG
AUS vs USA

The current state of play has resulted in these matches being effectively a straight playoff with NZ an ENG battling for the shield and AUS vs USA fighting for third place.

We are all again united at the same venue for the final tests - that being, Mt Manganui club. This is a shared facility with bowls and Club Mt Manganui which is a chartered club. We have 6 lawns all running at approx 10 seconds (hoping to speed up as the day goes on).

Today I've got Michael Wright and Steve Wardle helping me in the commentary box.

The sun is out, it's a beautiful day at the Mt and the players are ready for an intense yet exciting 5 days. Good luck to all of the players, I'm sure it will be a memorable week.

Couttsie