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New Zealand head coach Ian Foster warned his players to be on their guard as he laid bare the challenge of Uruguay ahead of their final game of the group stages at the 2023 rugby union World Cup.

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Already dealing with the absence of regular skipper Kane Williamson, New Zealand will play the ICC World Cup opener against England without key pacer Tim Southee, who is yet to recover from his thumb surgery.

National leader Chris Luxon has registered as the top choice of New Zealanders for the first time, just 10 days out from the October 14 election.

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A spate of end-of-season injuries and unavailabilities have left New Zealand without a regular top-level hooker in their squad for the Pacific Championships.

Some parts of the country exceeded normal daily maximum temperatures for the peak of summer

NZ, Eng arrive in Ahmedabad for WC opener. Ground staff to use anti-dew spray if needed. Three pitches of different types to be used. High-scoring contests expected. Photo-shoot of 10 captains on Wed. India vs Pak, Eng vs Aus, and final to be hosted. Ground staff giving finishing touches.

Andrew Hoggard’s resignation in May as president of Federated Farmers, followed swiftly by his appearance high on the ACT Party’s candidate list, might have seemed seem like just another of the election’s minor subplots.