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

Weekend Sport with Jason Pine on Newstalk ZB brings you all the action and reaction to the sporting weekend.

Weekend Sport with Jason Pine

Rob Walter: New Black Caps coach on his plan for the role

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