Olympian and Black Sticks great Simon Child is ending an almost 20-year international career.

Child first stepped onto the international stage in 2005, as a teenager, going on to represent New Zealand more than 300 times.

Renowned globally for his goal-scoring prowess, Child's 148 goals place him as the second-highest scorer in the history of New Zealand men's hockey.

Child said representing New Zealand was his "greatest achievement" and he was "incredibly grateful for the journey".

Olympian and Black Sticks great Simon Child is ending an almost 20-year international career.
Child first stepped onto the international stage in 2005, as a teenager, going on to represent New Zealand more than 300 times.
Renowned globally for his goal-scoring prowess, Child's 148 goals place him as the second-highest scorer in the history of New Zealand men's hockey.
Child said representing New Zealand was his "greatest achievement" and he was "incredibly grateful for the journey".

The Country Sport Breakfast kicks off the day with all you need to know from the sports world and the agricultural sector. From the farming fields to the sports fields, host Brian Kelly brings you the perfect rural morning wake-up call for kiwi farmers and sports fans nationwide. Listen to all the best bits from the Country Sport Breakfast on GOLD Sport.

The Country Sport Breakfast kicks off the day with all you need to know from the sports world and the agricultural sector. From the farming fields to the sports fields, host Brian Kelly brings you the perfect rural morning wake-up call for kiwi farmers and sports fans nationwide. Listen to all the best bits from the Country Sport Breakfast on GOLD Sport.

The Country Sport Breakfast kicks off the day with all you need to know from the sports world and the agricultural sector with Brian Kelly on Gold Sport

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CSB - Simon Child - Black Sticks great

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