14 Nov 2009

Blacksticks not afraid of anyone at World Cup Qualifying tournament

9:38 am on 14 November 2009

The New Zealand men's hockey coach Shane McLeod says his side is well prepared to take on who-ever they'll meet in the final of the World Cup qualifying tournament in Invercargil tomorrow.

The Black Sticks beat China 6-1 for their fourth straight win and McLeod says his side has shown it's ready for any challenge.

China plays Malaysia hjhis afternoon to decide the other finalist while the Black Sticks last round robin match is against Austria.