The Country: We preview the New Zealand Shearing Championships, starting in Te Kuiti tomorrow and culminating in the big Open final on Saturday night where everyone will be chasing Rowland Smith.
The New Zealand Shearing Championships get underway tomorrow in Te Kuiti. Shearing legend Sir David Fagan caught up with The Country's Jamie Mackay for a chat about the big event.
Sir David updates us on the kind of sheep to be shorn at the event and whether the weather willaffect proceedings. Some important people will be attending the event but Sir David can't confirm if old shearing adversary Bill English will be there.
Speed shearing, sheep being let loose down the main street of Te Kuiti and the big Open Final on Saturday night where everyone will be chasing Rowland Smith...it's all go at the New Zealand Shearing Championships!
