The All Whites will face Belgium, Egypt and Iran in Group G at next year's FIFA World Cup. 

Belgium are 8th in the world, Iran 20th and Egypt 34th, while the All Whites are 86th in the latest rankings. 

All White defender Michael Boxall has been a mainstay in the side since 2011, and joined Piney to share his thoughts on their prospective opponents.  

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The All Whites will face Belgium, Egypt and Iran in Group G at next year's FIFA World Cup.&nbsp;
Belgium are 8th in the world, Iran 20th and Egypt 34th, while the All Whites are 86th in the latest rankings.&nbsp;
All White defender Michael Boxall has been a mainstay in the side since 2011, and joined Piney to share his thoughts on their prospective opponents. &nbsp;
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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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Michael Boxall: All Whites defender on the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw

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On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 13th December 2025, despite having their fast bowling depth tested, the Black Caps managed to deliver a convincing win against the West Indies. Former Black Caps seam bowler and current selector Gavin Larsen joined the show to discuss it.  

All Blacks winger Sevu Reece has announced he will be leaving NZR at the end of 2026 after signing a deal with French club Perpignan. He joined Piney to reflect on his rugby career in New Zealand. 

The field for the Women's draw for the ASB classic has been confirmed, and Tournament Director Nico Lamperin joined Piney to discuss how preparation for the 2026 edition of the tournament is coming along. 

Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. 

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On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 13th December 2025, despite having their fast bowling depth tested, the Black Caps managed to deliver a convincing win against the West Indies. <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/gavin-larsen-former-black-cap-and-current-selector-on-the-black-caps-victory-over-the-west-indies-jacob-duffy/">Former Black Caps seam bowler and current selector Gavin Larsen</a> joined the show to discuss it. &nbsp;
<a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/sevu-reece-all-blacks-winger-reflects-on-nz-rugby-career-after-signing-on-with-french-rugby-club/">All Blacks winger Sevu Reece</a> has announced he will be leaving NZR at the end of 2026 after signing a deal with French club Perpignan. He joined Piney to reflect on his rugby career in New Zealand.&nbsp;
The field for the Women's draw for the ASB classic has been confirmed, and <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/nico-lamperin-asb-classic-tournament-director-on-the-field-for-the-womens-draw/">Tournament Director Nico Lamperin</a> joined Piney to discuss how preparation for the 2026 edition of the tournament is coming along.&nbsp;
Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.&nbsp;
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Full Show Podcast: 13 December 2025 

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The Special Olympics National Summer Games have been in full swing this week in Christchurch. 

Over 1200 athletes, 500 coaches, and 800 volunteers have descended on the city in one of the biggest sporting events of the year. 

CEO Fran Scholey told Piney there’s been a buzz all week. 

She says there’s been a lot of support and it’s been a great vibe. 

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The Special Olympics National Summer Games have been in full swing this week in Christchurch.&nbsp;
Over 1200 athletes, 500 coaches, and 800 volunteers have descended on the city in one of the biggest sporting events of the year.&nbsp;
CEO Fran Scholey told Piney there’s been a buzz all week.&nbsp;
She says there’s been a lot of support and it’s been a great vibe.&nbsp;
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Fran Scholey: Special Olympics CEO on National Summer Games in Christchurch

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The field for the Women’s ASB classic draw has been confirmed. 

Kiwi Lulu Sun is among those playing, along with superstar Venus Williams. 

Tournament director Nico Lamperin told Piney they’re extremely happy about the field they’ve managed to put together.  

He says the draw is a good reflection of some established players, world famous names, as well as the younger generation. 

“Venus is huge,” Lamperin says. 

“She’s really the player that everybody wants to see.” 

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The field for the Women’s ASB classic draw has been confirmed.&nbsp;
Kiwi Lulu Sun is among those playing, along with superstar Venus Williams.&nbsp;
Tournament director Nico Lamperin told Piney they’re extremely happy about the field they’ve managed to put together. &nbsp;
He says the draw is a good reflection of some established players, world famous names, as well as the younger generation.&nbsp;
“Venus is huge,” Lamperin says.&nbsp;
“She’s really the player that everybody wants to see.”&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE &nbsp;

Nico Lamperin: ASB Classic Tournament Director on the field for the Women's draw

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Michael Boxall: All Whites defender on the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw

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