After a Super Smash-induced hiatus, the Hallyburton Johnstone Shield returns to the Eden Park outer oval.
The Auckland Hearts are set to take on the Central Hinds in the first of two matches today, and will hope to hit the ground running with a strong performance.
Fast bowler for the Hearts, Bree Illing joined D'Arcy to preview the test.
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