Bazeley has been loyal to a solid core of players since taking the reins in 2023 and will largely keep faith with that group for the World Cup. Along with captain Chris Wood, he’s the only current player who went to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. “With a World Cup squad, not everyone plays. As well as Wood, Libby Cacace, Michael Boxall, Sarpreet Singh and Matt Garbett were missing, and will all be in the World Cup squad, fitness permitting. We’ll be watching.”Possible 26-man All Whites World Cup squad:Goalkeepers: Max Crocombe, Alex Paulsen, Kees Sims.

Source: New Zealand Herald April 04, 2026 19:54 UTC