Call it the drive for five or the fix for six.

Luke Ronchi's compelling form in the one-day team looks set to propel him into the test team to replace Jimmy Neesham for next week's third test in Sharjah.

Anthony Hudson described the All Whites' loss to Thailand yesterday as a "teething issue" that comes with having such a young group of players.

I can still clearly remember the first time I had to mark Chris Wood.

New coach Anthony Hudson likes to talk about his All Whites evolution as a work in progress.

Let's detonate a myth about Jesse Ryder. Contrary to the popular theory that he is the miracle cure to solve New Zealand's opening conundrum at the World Cup, he might serve better at No5.

The Wellington Phoenix are usually left badly hit by the All Whites' demands during the Fifa international window, but Andrew Durante believes this week's changes should be seen as a positive.

All Whites coach Anthony Hudson needed to make bold changes, and his squad selection for the upcoming international friendlies in November are right on the money.

Calling all footballers - can you defend and do you have a link to New Zealand? If so, the All Whites may have a job for you.

Michael Fitzgerald is one of the best Kiwi defenders on the world stage - but currently has more chance of turning out for Japan than NZ.

All Whites defender Tommy Smith can take a running jump into the international football wilderness.