Rieko Ioane's move to the Blues midfield will have to wait

The All Blacks flyer has been named on the left wing for the opener against the Chiefs on Friday.

English import Joe Marchant will start in the 13 jumper for his Blues debut.



Shaquille O'Neal has broken down in paying tribute to his former NBA teammate and ex-adversary Kobe Bryant.



Garbine Muguruza has set up an Australian tennis Open semi-final with fellow former world number one Simona Halep.



The Black Caps insist they won't be shy to wield the blade first in tonight's must win Twenty20 international with India in Hamilton.

The hosts are 2-nil down in the series after batting first and losing comfortably on both occasions at Eden Park.

Fast bowler Tim Southee says the decision if they win the toss tonight will based on the state of the pitch.