The Black Caps were rocked with injuries following the first test against the West Indies in Christchurch.

Tom Blundell went down in the first day, followed by Nathan Smith and premier fast bowler Matt Henry.

Mitch Santner has also been ruled out for the whole series due to injury.

D'Arcy caught up with former Black Cap Chris Cairns to discuss these injuries - and what it could mean for the team.

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The Black Caps were rocked with injuries following the first test against the West Indies in Christchurch.
Tom Blundell went down in the first day, followed by Nathan Smith and premier fast bowler Matt Henry.
Mitch Santner has also been ruled out for the whole series due to injury.
D'Arcy caught up with former Black Cap Chris Cairns to discuss these injuries - and what it could mean for the team.
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D'Arcy Waldegrave lives and breathes sport. He loves motorsport and revels in the torment of being a Warriors and Black Caps fan. Whatever the sport, big or small, he’s got a view. His non-stop enthusiasm sees him battle it out with a diverse selection of armchair commentators resulting in a sometimes explosive, but always compelling show weeknights 7pm-8pm on Newstalk ZB.

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Chris Cairns: former Black Cap on whether the team has a depth problem

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The Kiwis squad was recently named for their upcoming Rugby League World Cup campaign, which begins next Thursday night against Australia.

The 23-man squad contains plenty of new faces, including Newcastle NRL duo Kalyn Ponga and Dane Gagai and Warriors forwards Jacob Laban and Tanner Stowers-Smith.

Andrea Nelson is the CEO of NZ Rugby League, she joined D'Arcy to discuss.

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The Kiwis squad was recently named for their upcoming Rugby League World Cup campaign, which begins next Thursday night against Australia.
The 23-man squad contains plenty of new faces, including Newcastle NRL duo Kalyn Ponga and Dane Gagai and Warriors forwards Jacob Laban and Tanner Stowers-Smith.
Andrea Nelson is the CEO of NZ Rugby League, she joined D'Arcy to discuss.
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Andrea Nelson: NZ Rugby League CEO on the unveiling of the Kiwis squad ahead of World Cup

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Liam Lawson continues to build his case to stay in Formula One beyond the 2026 season.

A seventh-place finish at a chaotic and weather-affected race in Malaysia has moved him 24 points clear in the battle for ninth - and best outside the top four teams - in the championship.

Lawson notably made pole sitter, eventual race-winner and four-time world champ Max Verstappen work hard for position during an opening lap exchange.

Alex Powell is the Formula 1 writer for the NZ Herald, he joined D'Arcy to discuss.

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Liam Lawson continues to build his case to stay in Formula One beyond the 2026 season.
A seventh-place finish at a chaotic and weather-affected race in Malaysia has moved him 24 points clear in the battle for ninth - and best outside the top four teams - in the championship.
Lawson notably made pole sitter, eventual race-winner and four-time world champ Max Verstappen work hard for position during an opening lap exchange.
Alex Powell is the Formula 1 writer for the NZ Herald, he joined D'Arcy to discuss.
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Alex Powell: NZ Herald sports journo recaps the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia

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The UFC recently revealed the bout list for an upcoming fight night in Qatar, with a Kiwi star topping the fight card.

Number 7 ranked Light Heavyweight contender Navajo Stirling is slated to take on Jiří Procházka in a clash with major title implications in a division that already has a New Zealand champion in Carlos Ulberg.

Navajo joined D'Arcy to discuss.

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The UFC recently revealed the bout list for an upcoming fight night in Qatar, with a Kiwi star topping the fight card.
Number 7 ranked Light Heavyweight contender Navajo Stirling is slated to take on Jiří Procházka in a clash with major title implications in a division that already has a New Zealand champion in Carlos Ulberg.
Navajo joined D'Arcy to discuss.
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Navajo Stirling: Kiwi UFC fighter speaks ahead of Jiří Procházka bout at UFC Qatar in November

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Chris Cairns: former Black Cap on whether the team has a depth problem

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