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Paul Lewis: The guilty pleasure of sport's impending return

23 May, 2020 10:40am
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We may be about to welcome sport back into our lives, but at what potential cost?

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Paul Lewis: Why it's hard to believe in the Warriors

9 May, 2020 3:00pm
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COMMENT: The Warriors will be back on the field soon – but may soon wish they weren't.

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Paul Lewis: What NZ Rugby's new competition must look like

2 May, 2020 3:00pm
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COMMENT: Rugby has to do something significant to stave off death, writes Paul Lewis.

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Paul Lewis: No-vaxx Djokovic deserves verbal jab

25 Apr, 2020 6:30pm
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COMMENT: As Einstein said: 'Two things are infinite; the universe and human stupidity.'

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Paul Lewis: Stage set for drastic changes to World Rugby

18 Apr, 2020 3:00pm
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COMMENT: You wonder if either candidate for World Rugby's chairman can do what's needed.

Axing Raelene Castle won't solve Rugby Australia's problems. Photo / Getty

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Why axing Raelene Castle won't help Rugby Australia

11 Apr, 2020 10:00am
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Comment: Rugby Australia should have just one goal in mind right now: survival.

Richie McCaw in 2008. Photo / Sarah Ivey

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McCaw's quiet day at the office

8 Apr, 2020 9:00am
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A look back into the vault at one of Richie McCaw's 'quiet' games in 2008.

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Paul Lewis: The pressing issues facing the Warriors

4 Apr, 2020 7:30pm
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COMMENT: There's likely a worrying picture behind the assurances coming from Warriors HQ.

Scott Barrett of New Zealand is shown the red card during a test against the Wallabies. Photo / Getty Images

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Time for a change: Paul Lewis' rugby wish list

28 Mar, 2020 12:00pm
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Comment: World Rugby must step up in these fragile times.

Two women take a selfie with the Olympic rings in the background in the Odaiba section of Tokyo. Photo / AP

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Paul Lewis: Tokyo Olympics is putting money over people

22 Mar, 2020 6:00am
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COMMENT: The IOC needs to look at itself in the mirror and call the Olympics off.

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Paul Lewis: Rugby players are the new champions of idiocy

15 Mar, 2020 6:00am
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COMMENT: England prop's genital-grabbing episode showed rugby players are dumb.

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The big ABs selection crisis - and how coronavirus isn't helping

7 Mar, 2020 3:00pm
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COMMENT: If the All Blacks' search wasn't already hard enough, it's just got tougher.

Tyson Fury, left, of England, hits Deontay Wilder during a WBC heavyweight championship boxing match Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)

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Paul Lewis: Wilder was exposed, but so was boxing's nonsense

29 Feb, 2020 11:00am
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COMMENT: Not only was Wilder exposed, so too was one of boxing's worst faults.

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'Richie McCaw-like': Predicting the next big All Blacks bolters

22 Feb, 2020 9:12am
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Paul Lewis: 'Complete' Crusaders star edging ahead of Damien McKenzie - and both Barretts.

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Paul Lewis: The Jimmy Thunder tragedy - how boxing failed Kiwi champ

16 Feb, 2020 6:00am
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COMMENT: Jimmy Thunder's death produced one of the saddest things I've heard.

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Paul Lewis: The real message Gary Stead sent with holiday

8 Feb, 2020 12:46pm
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Comment: NZ Cricket CEO might want to review his organisation's annual leave policy.

Chiefs head coach Warren Gatland. Photo / Getty

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Paul Lewis: The clever ploy Gatland used to beat Blues

1 Feb, 2020 4:00pm
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It won't just be results that will attract attention around the Chiefs and Warren Gatland.

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Paul Lewis: The big concern for 2020 Super Rugby

25 Jan, 2020 3:00pm
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COMMENT: Super Rugby looks limp this year, especially in Australia and South Africa.

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Paul Lewis: How Nike have sparked the next great debate

19 Jan, 2020 6:00am
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COMMENT: Nike's technological advancements a positive for sport, despite potential ban.

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Paul Lewis: Team NZ squabble raises intrigue

12 Jan, 2020 10:20am
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COMMENT: Dispute over wind limits for America's Cup provides interesting speculation.

Both Gary Stead (L) and Bryan Stronach have disappointed in their public statements about the Black Caps' test series loss to Australia. Photo / Photosport

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Paul Lewis: NZ Cricket's credibility must be questioned

11 Jan, 2020 10:20am
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The response to the Black Caps' disastrous losses to Australia has been underwhelming.

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Paul Lewis: The real way to revive test cricket

4 Jan, 2020 11:30am
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Pink balls, day-nighters and a world championship have all been tried and have failed.

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The moment we'll know if Ian Foster is the right man for ABs job

28 Dec, 2019 4:00pm
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Paul Lewis: New All Blacks coach's job may be a lot easier than we first thought.

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Paul Lewis: 'Mickey Mouse' Black Caps blowing biggest tour in decades

21 Dec, 2019 11:00am
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COMMENT: Why it may be decades before the Black Caps play another Boxing Day test.

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Paul Lewis: The athlete and the free thinker - The two Peter Snells

14 Dec, 2019 3:00pm
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COMMENT: Peter Snell was the embodiment of New Zealand health and (natural) wealth.

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Paul Lewis: What the polls and trolls won't tell you about Ian Foster

14 Dec, 2019 11:30am
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COMMENT: What 'fresh' approach would Scott Robertson bring? Breakdancing lessons?

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Paul Lewis: New Zealand killing test cricket? Yea, right...

7 Dec, 2019 7:55am
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Comment: UK cricket writer's complaint contained no mention of lack of English heart.

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Paul Lewis: Folau's mouth should be clamped shut

30 Nov, 2019 9:31am
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Lewis: There is one place I fondly hope a clamp could be applied: Israel Folau's mouth.

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Paul Lewis: Black Caps' odd selections raise troubling questions

23 Nov, 2019 3:20pm
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COMMENT: You wonder if the Black Caps' decision-making skills have fallen into a hole.

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Paul Lewis: Next ABs coach will inherit a team with one big weakness

16 Nov, 2019 3:00pm
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COMMENT: The days of depth have gone; the incoming All Black coach may wonder why.

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Paul Lewis: The truth about Ian Foster and the All Blacks

9 Nov, 2019 10:23am
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COMMENT: If we ignore continuity and chuck Foster out, who are we really punishing?

All Blacks captain Kieran Read waves after receiving his medal after their victory over Wales. Photo / Mark Mitchell

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Paul Lewis: Departing duo among the best in All Blacks history

2 Nov, 2019 1:30pm
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COMMENT: The final win over Wales was a fine farewell for two All Blacks legends.

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Paul Lewis: All Blacks defeat leaves massive questions

28 Oct, 2019 7:00pm
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The All Blacks are looking at a rebuilding phase now and it will be fascinating to watch.

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Paul Lewis: Herald on Sunday sport's secret start

6 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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COMMENT: Section is still going strong 15 years after cloak-and-dagger beginnings.

Rieko Ioane celebrates after scoring a try during the Rugby World Cup Pool B game at Oita Stadium between New Zealand and Canada in Oita. Photo / AP

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Paul Lewis: What Rieko Ioane could learn from Joe Rokocoko

6 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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COMMENT: There's a strong sense Ioane has unfinished business, just as Rokocoko did.

Kieran Read of the All Blacks performs the Haka. Photo / Getty Images.

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Paul Lewis: Irish view of haka a perfect display of ignorance

29 Sep, 2019 7:29am
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What a display of ignorance from a fan of a team that doesn't even sing its own anthem.

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Lewis: How the All Blacks can expose the Springboks

14 Sep, 2019 4:00pm
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COMMENT: ABs have multiple options for what will be a fascinating clash of philosophies.

Emirates Team New Zealand launch the AC75. 6 September 2019 New Zealand Herald Photograph by Michael Craig

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Paul Lewis: Unpacking Team NZ's 'impressive-looking piece of kit'

6 Sep, 2019 12:00pm
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Paul Lewis analyses Dalton's prediction Te Aihe will race six mins faster than the AC50.

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Paul Lewis: The All Blacks selectors' big mistake

31 Aug, 2019 9:15am
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Comment: If Ryan Crotty's concussion symptoms emerge, the ABs midfield options are halved.

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Lewis: Why Tuipulotu gave All Black selectors a reality check

24 Aug, 2019 11:00am
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Comment: Patrick Tuipulotu has masked a hard truth All Blacks' selectors must consider.

Ben Smith of the All Blacks runs the ball during the 2019 Rugby Championship Test Match between the Australian Wallabies and the New Zealand All Blacks. Photo / Getty Images.

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Paul Lewis: The great Ben Smith is destined for World Cup bench

17 Aug, 2019 10:05am
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Comment: The Rugby Championships will see an ender for Bender as first-choice All Black.

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Paul Lewis: More tackle nonsense from World Rugby

11 Aug, 2019 5:00am
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COMMENT: Where's Tana Umaga's number? I need to ring him and ask about tiddlywinks.

New Zealand's Anton Lienert-Brown, left, Beauden Barrett and Angus Ta'avao show their disappointment at the 16 all draw against South Africa during a Rugby Championship match. Photo / AP

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Paul Lewis: Bluffing or shuffling? The All Blacks' big gamble

3 Aug, 2019 9:00am
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COMMENT: The All Blacks could be selling a dummy to the rest of the world.

China's Sun Yang, centre, holds up his gold medal as silver medalist Australia's Mack Horton, left, stands away from the podium with bronze medalist Italy's Gabriele Detti. Photo / AP

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Paul Lewis: New weapon to fight swim dopes

28 Jul, 2019 5:00am
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COMMENT: The world of international swimming could be about to change.

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Injury-prone SBW and the tough questions ABs must answer

20 Jul, 2019 3:00pm
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Sonny Bill Williams' omission against Argentina this weekend prompts many questions.

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Paul Lewis: The NZ changes needed to beat England

13 Jul, 2019 10:43am
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Comment: The way to beat England is to make a couple of adjustments to the Black Caps.

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Paul Lewis: The rugby club no NZ player wants to be a member of

6 Jul, 2019 5:00pm
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COMMENT: Spare a thought for Jordan Taufua – a member of a small, sad band.

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Paul Lewis: Kane Williamson is already a NZ great - but how far can he go?

29 Jun, 2019 5:00pm
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Williamson is still only 28. It begs the question of just how far he will go in this game?

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Paul Lewis: A few things Folau fans should consider

22 Jun, 2019 12:53pm
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There are just a few things that those who have given Israel Folau money should know.

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Paul Lewis: The fresh faces who could start All Blacks' opening test

15 Jun, 2019 4:00pm
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COMMENT: The first All Black selection of the year could be one of the most experimental.

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Dead in the water: World Rugby's latest missed tackle

1 Jun, 2019 11:00am
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Paul Lewis: World Rugby should be applauded for trying to make the game safer. But...

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Paul Lewis: Time for Sanzaar to act on Super Rugby farce

26 May, 2019 6:00am
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What's worse – financial pressure or farce? Why Super Rugby desperately needs a change.

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Paul Lewis: Why a Lydia Ko comeback is unlikely

4 May, 2019 7:00pm
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Will Ko regain former glories, a la Tiger? Possibly – but the signs are not promising.

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Paul Lewis: How to fix modern rugby's snorefest

27 Apr, 2019 1:30pm
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Comment: Let's do away with what has become a modern snorefest in rugby games.

Damian McKenzie's was ruled out of this year's World Cup squad. Photo / Getty

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The answer to McKenzie's World Cup exit that was overlooked

20 Apr, 2019 10:03am
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Comment: The All Black we've all overlooked in the wake of Damian McKenzie's injury.

Israel Folau pointing to the heavens. Photo / Getty

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Paul Lewis: Folau beliefs a case of tweet and be damned

14 Apr, 2019 5:00am
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COMMENT: Israel Folau has sadly managed to colour his sporting prowess with cruel bigotry.

Crusaders horses provide the pre match entertainment during the match between the Crusaders and the British and Irish Lions. Photo / Getty Images.

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Paul Lewis: The 'right' change Crusaders should make now

23 Mar, 2019 9:37am
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There is something that can happen straight away and it should, writes Paul Lewis.

CVC reportedly bought Formula 1 for £1.4 billion in 2004 and made £3.5 billion over the next decade. Photo / AP

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Paul Lewis: CVC's Six Nations bid threatens future of rugby

17 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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COMMENT: It isn't just the world rugby championship threatened by CVC's £500 million bid.

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Paul Lewis: The hypocrisy behind rugby's World League outrage

9 Mar, 2019 4:30pm
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There's a contrary point to make about the hubbub surrounding the so-called World League.

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Paul Lewis: Rugby World League needs rethink

3 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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COMMENT: The only deal World Rugby can do with integrity is to include the island nations.

Julian Savea during the Pasifika Challenge clash between the All Blacks and Samoa at Eden Park in 2017. Photo / Greg Bowker.

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'Hilarious': How Savea saga did All Blacks a favour

23 Feb, 2019 3:30pm
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Paul Lewis: The real danger to NZ rugby is in shrinking numbers playing at schools.

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Dutch challengers on America's Cup mission

17 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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America's Cup challengers from The Netherlands are in New Zealand.