An Australian will take the helm of Team New Zealand in their next defence of the America's Cup.

Nathan Outteridge - part of the crew that retained the Auld Mug last year - will step up to skipper after Peter Burling walked away from the syndicate.

Three-time Cup-winning helmsman and Olympic gold medallist Burling announced last month he was parting ways with the Kiwi syndicate.

Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further.

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An Australian will take the helm of Team New Zealand in their next defence of the America's Cup.
Nathan Outteridge - part of the crew that retained the Auld Mug last year - will step up to skipper after Peter Burling walked away from the syndicate.
Three-time Cup-winning helmsman and Olympic gold medallist Burling announced last month he was parting ways with the Kiwi syndicate.
Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further.
LISTEN ABOVE

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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Team New Zealand announcing a new skipper

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