The Olympic Games are done and dusted, and the Paralympics are only a week away.

New Zealand is sending 25 athletes along, competing across eight different Para sports. 

Piney caught up with Anna Grimaldi, one of our biggest medal hopes, as she prepares for her third Paralympic Games.

She told him that being offered the role of flag bearer was really special, and a personal achievement for her.

“It was a no brainer to say yes.”

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The Olympic Games are done and dusted, and the Paralympics are only a week away. 
New Zealand is sending 25 athletes along, competing across eight different Para sports.  
Piney caught up with Anna Grimaldi, one of our biggest medal hopes, as she prepares for her third Paralympic Games. 
She told him that being offered the role of flag bearer was really special, and a personal achievement for her. 
“It was a no brainer to say yes.” 
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine on Newstalk ZB brings you all the action and reaction to the sporting weekend.

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Anna Grimaldi: NZ Paralympic long jumper and runner on her third Paralympic Games, being named flagbearer

The All Whites have named close to their strongest possible squad for their upcoming friendlies against Mexico and the USA. 

Piney catches up with head coach Darren Bazeley to discuss the luxury of having such a strong group of players to pick from.

He said that having such a range of strong players is good for them.

“Now there's competition for places and you know, they all know that the, the level of the players that are potentially in front of them, and they know what they've got to do to get back into that selection.”

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The All Whites have named close to their strongest possible squad for their upcoming friendlies against Mexico and the USA.  
Piney catches up with head coach Darren Bazeley to discuss the luxury of having such a strong group of players to pick from. 
He said that having such a range of strong players is good for them. 
“Now there's competition for places and you know, they all know that the, the level of the players that are potentially in front of them, and they know what they've got to do to get back into that selection.” 
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Darren Bazeley: All Whites head coach on the upcoming friendly matches with the USA and Mexico, squad selections

Lulu Sun is the first high profile name to commit to the upcoming ASB Classic. 

Piney catches up with tournament director Nicolas Lamperin to chat about how big it is to have Lulu commit, and dig into who else they're targeting.

He said that while getting Top 10 players can be something of a challenge, there are ongoing discussions, and if not a Top 10, there will be players ranking between 10 and 20 for sure.

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Lulu Sun is the first high profile name to commit to the upcoming ASB Classic.  
Piney catches up with tournament director Nicolas Lamperin to chat about how big it is to have Lulu commit, and dig into who else they're targeting. 
He said that while getting Top 10 players can be something of a challenge, there are ongoing discussions, and if not a Top 10, there will be players ranking between 10 and 20 for sure. 
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Nicolas Lamperin: ASB Classic Director on the upcoming tournament, Lulu Sun committing, potential competitors

With the news of Leon MacDonald leaving the All Blacks, conversations across the Tasman have arisen about potentially bringing him into the Wallabies coaching fold. 

Our Australian correspondent Adam Peacock passes those whispers along to Piney, as well as a mention of a new Rugby League immortal and the pointy end of the AFL season.

“I think a lot of people in Australian rugby will be well open to the idea.”

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With the news of Leon MacDonald leaving the All Blacks, conversations across the Tasman have arisen about potentially bringing him into the Wallabies coaching fold.  
Our Australian correspondent Adam Peacock passes those whispers along to Piney, as well as a mention of a new Rugby League immortal and the pointy end of the AFL season. 
“I think a lot of people in Australian rugby will be well open to the idea.” 
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Anna Grimaldi: NZ Paralympic long jumper and runner on her third Paralympic Games, being named flagbearer

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