The 30-year-old's been named in the 2021 Black Sticks squad, having not played for his country since the 2016 Rio Olympics to focus on a career in real estate and focus on family.

Wilson says the extra year's been the catalyst for his selection.

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24 Nov: New Zealand's men have beaten Korea 3-1 at hockey's Azlan Shah Cup in Malaysia

12 Nov: International hockey is inbound for Dunedin this summer

08 Sep: The Black Sticks women have claimed their place at next year's World Cup, much to the financial relief of their governing body

06 Sep: The Black Sticks women are looking to create more goalscoring chances in this afternoon's second Oceania Cup hockey fixture against Australia in Darwin

05 Sep: The New Zealand women have opened their Oceania Cup hockey campaign against Australia with a 1-nil win in Darwin, thanks to an Olivia Shannon strike - the men lost 2-nil to the Kookaburras

23 Jul: A heads down and get on with it approach from the Black Sticks men after not being able to claim the spot they earned in hockey's global Pro League

20 Jun: New Zealand Hockey's decision about whether to compete in next season's Pro League may be taken out of their hands

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