The upcoming FIFA World Cup is a couple of weeks away, and excitement is growing.

The players are coming together, New Zealand's own All Whites are on the ground - but there's another Kiwi set to play a signicant role at this year's event.

Eden Park turf manager Blair Christiansen has been in the US for a couple of weeks - in his new role as pitch venue manager for New York New Jersey Stadium.

"What I'll do is sort of just provide confidence, feedback, assistance, and sort of just linking a pretty big operation on an international sporting body to a local venue." 

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The upcoming FIFA World Cup is a couple of weeks away, and excitement is growing.
The players are coming together, New Zealand's own All Whites are on the ground - but there's another Kiwi set to play a signicant role at this year's event.
Eden Park turf manager Blair Christiansen has been in the US for a couple of weeks - in his new role as pitch venue manager for New York New Jersey Stadium.
"What I'll do is sort of just provide confidence, feedback, assistance, and sort of just linking a pretty big operation on an international sporting body to a local venue."&nbsp;
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Blair Christiansen: Eden Park turf manager on his new role as part of the FIFA World Cup

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