Welcome to a Wide World of Sports update. A snapshot of the latest sport stories from the 9News team including:

• Scott Boland eyes Ashes first test
• Hawthorn disappointed missing out on Zach Merrett
• Countdown to Sam Kerr's Australian return 

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