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    The Black Caps expect a classic hard pitch to greet them when they meet Australia in the first test in Perth next week

    The Black Caps expect a classic hard pitch to greet them when they meet Australia in the first test in Perth next week


    New Zealand travel across the ditch today, with Trent Boult and Colin de Grandhomme on the plane after passing fitness tests.

    Bowling coach Shane Jurgensen expects the pitch to be very similar to the old WACA ground.



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