Warriors coach Andrew Webster has stood down one of his star players for skipping the team song.

Addin Fonua-Blake wasn't present for the post-game speech or singing of the team song, which is a breach of protocol. As such, he won't play against the Dolphins this weekend.

D'Arcy Waldegrave spoke to former Kiwis coach Sir Graham Lowe and got his thoughts on whether it was a good choice or not.

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Warriors coach Andrew Webster has stood down one of his star players for skipping the team song. 
Addin Fonua-Blake wasn't present for the post-game speech or singing of the team song, which is a breach of protocol. As such, he won't play against the Dolphins this weekend. 
D'Arcy Waldegrave spoke to former Kiwis coach Sir Graham Lowe and got his thoughts on whether it was a good choice or not. 
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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.

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.

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Sir Graham Lowe: Former Kiwis coach on the decision to stand Addin Fonua-Blake down

ZB's own D'Arcy Waldegrave returns to cap off the week in the wonderful world of sport! Highlights for tonight include:

Reuben Thorne - Former All Blacks Captain 

Talkback on the ABs side to play England 

David Dome - Wellington Nix General Manager, on the derby this weekend at Sky Stadium.

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ZB's own D'Arcy Waldegrave returns to cap off the week in the wonderful world of sport! Highlights for tonight include:
Reuben Thorne - Former All Blacks Captain&nbsp;
Talkback on the ABs side to play England&nbsp;
David Dome - Wellington Nix General Manager, on the derby this weekend at Sky Stadium.
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Full Show: Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave - November 1, 2024

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/60f8b83d-42a8-4f53-bae0-b21b00785fb5/transcript

A blow for hosts Wellington ahead of their inaugural A-League football derby against Auckland.

Phoenix skipper Alex Rufer has been ruled out with a knee injury but they are boosted by the availability of new signings Paulo Retre and Marco Rojas, who missed the opening two rounds.

Wellington Phoenix General Manger David Dome joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to discuss the momentous occasion. 

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A blow for hosts Wellington ahead of their inaugural A-League football derby against Auckland.
Phoenix skipper Alex Rufer has been ruled out with a knee injury but they are boosted by the availability of new signings Paulo Retre and Marco Rojas, who missed the opening two rounds.
Wellington Phoenix General Manger David Dome joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to discuss the momentous occasion.&nbsp;
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David Dome: On the inaugural A-League football derby against Auckland FC

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Ethan de Groot has been left out of the All Blacks side to play England at Twickenham on Sunday for failing to uphold team standards.

The first-choice loosehead prop misses the 23 due to an unspecified breach – Tamaiti Williams starts in his place.

Wallace Sititi, Sam Cane and Mark Tele’a start again after the victory over Japan in Yokohama - Beauden Barrett will play at first-five. 

Former All Blacks Captain Reuben Thorne joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview the test.

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Ethan de Groot has been left out of the All Blacks side to play England at Twickenham on Sunday for failing to uphold team standards.
The first-choice loosehead prop misses the 23 due to an unspecified breach – Tamaiti Williams starts in his place.
Wallace Sititi, Sam Cane and Mark Tele’a start again after the victory over Japan in Yokohama - Beauden Barrett will play at first-five.&nbsp;
Former All Blacks Captain Reuben Thorne joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview the test.
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Reuben Thorne: Former All Blacks Captain on their chances against England

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/9882215e-31ae-4052-85c8-b21b007717f1/transcript

Sir Graham Lowe: Former Kiwis coach on the decision to stand Addin Fonua-Blake down

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