Former Black Cap Luke Ronchi has revealed his hilarious 'scouting report' on Team Rugby ahead of the T20 Black Clash in Napier today.
The inaugural event at Hagley Park, Christchurch, last year brought fans together to celebrate both codes to help raise money for the welfare funds of the NewZealand Rugby and Cricket Players Associations.
And Ronchi is ready to battle once again in 2020, with some fighting words for his opposition filled with All Blacks greats.
"Looking forward to getting out on the park on Friday for @t20blackclash in Napier," Ronchi posted on Instagram. "Was great fun last year and certainly expecting more of the same this year. Thought I'd do a quick scout for Flem to help us get the 'W' this yr.
"Dagg - Insta and TV pretty boy. Few bumpers. Will run away to protect his face." Ronchi posted on Instagram.
"Weber sounds like a nice bloke Ronc......if you need any small men's bats and gloves am sure I can find 1 or 2 floating around," he posted.
"I'm calling for a measure off with Hesson. Height and length," replied Weber.
Australian comedian Andy Lee is making no secrets of what he brings to the table for the match - a high-profile addition to Stephen Fleming's Team Cricket side.
"I've got an upper hand in sledging," Lee joked with 1 NEWS.
"I've studied all of them, I'm gonna go personal.
"I've also brought sandpaper along. It's worked for the Aussies in the past."
Team Rugby is coached by Sir Graham Henry and features Richie McCaw, Carlos Spencer, Muttiah Muralitharan and a host of current All Blacks.
Team Cricket is coached and captained by Stephen Fleming and features Daniel Vettori, Nathan Astle, Chris Harris and Grant Elliot.
AT A GLANCE: Team Rugby: Sir Graham Henry - Coach-selector Richie McCaw Israel Dagg Jason Spice Ofisa Tonu'u Beauden Barrett Jordie Barrett Aaron Smith Brad Weber Derren Witcombe Carlos Spencer Plus International wildcards Muttiah Muralitharan Mahela Jayawardene
Team Cricket: Stephen Fleming – Coach-captain Daniel Vettori Nathan Astle Grant Elliott Jacob Oram Hamish Marshall Chris Harris Kyle Mills Luke Ronchi Nathan McCullum Mathew Sinclair Plus International wildcard Andy Lee (Hamish and Andy)
