Newly appointed Black Caps head coach Rob Walter is confident he can encourage non-contracted players to appear in key matches for New Zealand.
Top talent such as Kane Williamson and Trent Boult have rejected national contracts in favour of lucrative T-20 franchise opportunities around the globe.
Walter wants to give the elite echelon the freedom to do both – but with the Black Cap always coming first.
He joined Jason Pine to discuss his plans for the role, and what he hopes to achieve.
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