Auck-Canty blend for hockey squad

Press, 29 April 1988, Page 36

Auck-Canty blend for hockey squad

By

KEVIN TUTTY

Auckland and j Canterbury, the two teams that have dominated? I men's hockey at provincial level for several seasons, provide 16 members) of a New Zealand squad of 21 announced yesterday. The squad,.; selected by Alwyn Riggs "(Auckland, convener), Arthuj- Parkin (Auckland), and Ross Gillespie (Christchurch), was whittled down /from a group of 34 that attended an intensive ’ training camp in Wellington last week-end. I The New Zealand team to play four tests and two state games in Australia in July will btj .chosen from the squad Of 21. : I I ! The have a base of experienced players and some youth ; has been introduced. Craig Mcßobb j (Canterbury), and j Anthony Thornton (Auckland), members of the New Zealand junior tdam this

season, are included in the squad. The squad is: Richard Calkin (Manawatu); Chan Chhiba, ) Peter Daji, Don Davis,) Mark Kake, Mark Leaver,' Jim S(nith. Thornton, lan Woodley (Auckland); Chris Leslie, Mcßobb, David Penfold, G)reg Pierce, John Radovonich, Richard Schoeman, Mark Tynan. Peter Tynan ) (Canterbury); Alan I Lints (lyorthland); Peter Miskimin (Wellington); David Ross (Qtago); Jeff Garnett (Waikato). ) Mr Riggs, who was appointed coach of) the national team in February, admitted yesterday that the predominance of Auckland and Canterbury ) players in the squad — each province contributes eight — was a worry. I "It is symptomatic of tyhat has been happening in the last few Challenge I Shield and colts tournaments. These two provinces have been domi- ) nating the tournaments." i Two players who attended the 'training camp

-) were not available for the reduced squad. Laurie Gallen (We lington), withi drew because he was not , able) to commit the time : necessary for training, ) - and ) Grant McLeod (Northland). ,a regular ) membef' of New Zealand teams Sines 1981, with- , drew because of injury. i■ : - ; -• ■ ; The tyam to tour Australia will be named after the Postßahk Champions tournament in Wellington at ; Queen's Birthday Week-end, which will feature the top five teams from the national tournament last year and a President’s XI comprising players from all other associations. Before th)e team departs . for its tour of Australia in July ; it) will play three matches In Wellington against i the) New Zealand juniors! who will be preparing: for an Oceania Junior World Cup qualifying ■ tournalment in Brisbane in November.