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Ross Taylor admits there's no way he will be 100 percent but still hopes to play in Saturday's one day series decider against England in Christchurch.Taylor's 181 not out led New Zealand to a dramatic five wicket win to level the five match series in Dunedin.But he again battled a quad strain which kept him out of the third match in Mount Manganui.Speaking on his 34th birthday,Taylor told the Radio Sport Breakfast he's hopeful being ok to play, but intensive physio will be on the cards over the next couple of days."Obviously won't be 100. We'll just have to wait and see over the next cuple of days and see how it pulls up and give it the best chance possible."I'll just out ice directly on the area. I keep getting hit on the leg, so hopefully I won't have to do it in training."LISTEN ABOVE AS ROSS TAYLOR SPEAKS WITH THE RADIO SPORT BREAKFASTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ross Taylor admits there's no way he will be 100 percent but still hopes to play in Saturday's one day series decider against England in Christchurch.Taylor's 181 not out led New Zealand to a dramatic five wicket win to level the five match series in Dunedin.But he again battled a quad strain which kept him out of the third match in Mount Manganui.Speaking on his 34th birthday,Taylor told the Radio Sport Breakfast he's hopeful being ok to play, but intensive physio will be on the cards over the next couple of days."Obviously won't be 100. We'll just have to wait and see over the next cuple of days and see how it pulls up and give it the best chance possible."I'll just out ice directly on the area. I keep getting hit on the leg, so hopefully I won't have to do it in training."LISTEN ABOVE AS ROSS TAYLOR SPEAKS WITH THE RADIO SPORT BREAKFASTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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ARN Sports Director Jim Dolan on the potential punishment to David Warner after the first test against South Africa.He also speaks at length on controversial NRL player David Lodge who has had numerous run-ins with the law and will play for the Broncos on Friday night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ARN Sports Director Jim Dolan on the potential punishment to David Warner after the first test against South Africa.He also speaks at length on controversial NRL player David Lodge who has had numerous run-ins with the law and will play for the Broncos on Friday night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Plumtree signed on as Hurricanes coach three weeks ago.The current assistant coach's elevation to the top role replacing Chris Boyd from 2019 to 2021 has been officially confirmed.READ MORE: John Plumtree named new Hurricanes head coachChief executive Avan Lee says Plumtree completed his deal, along with assistant coach Jason Holland before the season got underway."Since that time, Plum has already taken a much closer interest in our contracting of players and in our development so that's a natural progession."Lee is adamant John Plumtree is the man to lead the franchise forward and says there was no influx of CVs on his desk."I think most people would have probably predicted that Plum would have taken over. That's what we've always talked, that's what Boydy and Plum have always taked about t but if we weren't performaing that wou;dn't have been a fait accompli either."The rest of Plumtree's backroom staff is yet to be revealed, with the remainder of the coaching staf (except Holland) off contract.See om

John Plumtree signed on as Hurricanes coach three weeks ago.The current assistant coach's elevation to the top role replacing Chris Boyd from 2019 to 2021 has been officially confirmed.READ MORE: John Plumtree named new Hurricanes head coachChief executive Avan Lee says Plumtree completed his deal, along with assistant coach Jason Holland before the season got underway."Since that time, Plum has already taken a much closer interest in our contracting of players and in our development so that's a natural progession."Lee is adamant John Plumtree is the man to lead the franchise forward and says there was no influx of CVs on his desk."I think most people would have probably predicted that Plum would have taken over. That's what we've always talked, that's what Boydy and Plum have always taked about t but if we weren't performaing that wou;dn't have been a fait accompli either."The rest of Plumtree's backroom staff is yet to be revealed, with the remainder of the coaching staf (except Holland) off contract.See om

Breakers GM Dillon Boucher spoke to Kent, Nate and Marc after the team lost to Melbourne last night to end their ANBL season.Boucher paid tribute to the retiring Kirk Penney and spoke about the future of the club under new ownership.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breakers GM Dillon Boucher spoke to Kent, Nate and Marc after the team lost to Melbourne last night to end their ANBL season.Boucher paid tribute to the retiring Kirk Penney and spoke about the future of the club under new ownership.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NRL commentator Andrew Voss is picking the Warriors to finish in the top eight this season, and he is picking the Cowboys to be champions."I've got the Warriors in my eight."I know a lot of Australian pundits have them wooden spooners but I just keep looking at their roster. [Roger] Tuivasa-Sheck, [Shaun] Johnson, Blake Green - perfect for the side - Tohu Harris [is] a massive signing."Let me tell you, Tohu Harris could be the signing of the year for the Warriors. I look at the roster and say 'they couldn't finish bottom four, they're going to be challenging for the finals."However, Voss doesn't expect the Warriors to win their opening match against a good-looking Rabbitohs side in Perth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NRL commentator Andrew Voss is picking the Warriors to finish in the top eight this season, and he is picking the Cowboys to be champions."I've got the Warriors in my eight."I know a lot of Australian pundits have them wooden spooners but I just keep looking at their roster. [Roger] Tuivasa-Sheck, [Shaun] Johnson, Blake Green - perfect for the side - Tohu Harris [is] a massive signing.READ MORE: Simon Mannering out of Warriors' opener against Rabbitohs"Let me tell you, Tohu Harris could be the signing of the year for the Warriors. I look at the roster and say 'they couldn't finish bottom four, they're going to be challenging for the finals."However, Voss doesn't expect the Warriors to win their opening match against a good-looking Rabbitohs side in Perth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Lawton, Daily Mail cycling journalist, on the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) select committee’s findings into doping in sport in the UK.The report focussed on the use of TUEs and corticosteroids for Sir Bradley Wiggins and Team Sky in grand cycle tours.Lawton told us the reputations of Wiggins and others have been “obliterated”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Team Sky's reputation is in tatters, following a damning report from British MPs.A select committee has concluded the cycling team cynically abused the anti-doping system to allow the administration of performance-enhancing drugs.READ MORE: Wiggins - I'd have more rights if I'd murdered someoneDaily Mail chief sports reporter Matt Lawton says their reputations have been obliterated."Team Sky was all about ethics, it was all about image, it was all about 'doing it the right way', it was all about staying on the right side of the line."Former Team Sky rider Bradley Wiggins has told the BBC that not at any time during his career did they cross the ethical line.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former All Black and Sky analyst Jeff Wilson, who thinks the Blues don't have a belief they can win games yet.The Auckland-based side have already lost a tight match to the Highlanders, and then couldn't get past an injury-riddled Chiefs side at home."[The Blues] will be bitterly disappointed once again," Wilson says."They just made a couple of reckless passes in the game, and the Chiefs defended stoically and they've come out the wrong side. They just haven't hit the ground with a Super Rugby win to give them some confidence."READ MORE:Nigel Yalden on the injury crises affecting New Zealand sidesWinners and losers from Super Rugby week 3The Blues now travel to South Africa for tough assignments against the Stormer and Lions, without captain Augustine Pulu which has Wilson "fearing for their first month in this competiton".Wilson also questions the timing of many substiutions in Super Rugby, with many appearing to be pre-mediated.Hooker James Parsons, who was arguably one of the Blues' best players, was taken

Former All Black and Sky analyst Jeff Wilson, who thinks the Blues don't have a belief they can win games yet.The Auckland-based side have already lost a tight match to the Highlanders, and then couldn't get past an injury-riddled Chiefs side at home."[The Blues] will be bitterly disappointed once again," Wilson says."They just made a couple of reckless passes in the game, and the Chiefs defended stoically and they've come out the wrong side. They just haven't hit the ground with a Super Rugby win to give them some confidence."READ MORE:Nigel Yalden on the injury crises affecting New Zealand sidesWinners and losers from Super Rugby week 3The Blues now travel to South Africa for tough assignments against the Stormer and Lions, without captain Augustine Pulu which has Wilson "fearing for their first month in this competiton".Wilson also questions the timing of many substiutions in Super Rugby, with many appearing to be pre-mediated.Hooker James Parsons, who was arguably one of the Blues' best players, was taken

Former New Zealand captain Ken Rutherford thinks the Black Caps' will stick with Henry Nicholls over Mark Chapman when Ross Taylor comes back into the team.He also thinks it's a tricky situation for NZ Cricket to know where to schedule games in Wellington, after another pretty average turnout over the weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former New Zealand captain Ken Rutherford thinks the Black Caps' will stick with Henry Nicholls over Mark Chapman when Ross Taylor comes back into the team.He also thinks it's a tricky situation for NZ Cricket to know where to schedule games in Wellington, after another pretty average turnout over the weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rugby Editor Nigel Yalden on the injury toll suffered by the New Zealand Super Rugby franchises.The Chiefs in particular have a horrific injury list, and lost two more props on Friday night with Atu Moli taken to hospital and Nepo Laulala breaking his arm against the Blues.The Blues have also lost captain and halfback Augustine Pulu, who has not travelled with the team to South Africa for matches against the Stormers and Lions, while Richie Mo'unga also faces a lengthy stint on the sidelines with a broken jaw.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rugby Editor Nigel Yalden on the injury toll suffered by the New Zealand Super Rugby franchises.The Chiefs in particular have a horrific injury list, and lost two more props on Friday night with Atu Moli taken to hospital and Nepo Laulala breaking his arm against the Blues.The Blues have also lost captain and halfback Augustine Pulu, who has not travelled with the team to South Africa for matches against the Stormers and Lions, while Richie Mo'unga also faces a lengthy stint on the sidelines with a broken jaw.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Kiwi golfer Phil Tataurangi on the ridiculous ease of the course at the NZ Open - Australian Daniel Nesbit won the title with a score of 27 under.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.