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Two time Olympian Nick Wilson is back in the Black Stick men's hockey time for the first time in four years. Wilson last played for the national side at the Rio Olympics but will help boost the experience of the squad for the 2021 following the recent retirements of Arun Panchia, Marcus Child and Cory Bennett who between them boasted more than 550 international caps. The 25 strong squad also features three new caps and a potential four-time Olympian. Wilson, who has played 170 internationals, has been focusing on a real estate career since Rio, impressed the selectors as one of the top goal s...

Black Sticks veteran Arun Panchia believes the side can cope with more than 550 international caps worth of experience leaving Black Sticks veteran Arun Panchia believes the side can cope with more than 550 international caps worth of experience leaving 20 December 2020 The 31-year-old, alongside fellow stalwarts Marcus Child and Cory Bennett, will retire from competitive hockey just seven months out from Tokyo. Panchia says it's just the nature of sport. The former captain is the fifth most capped Black Stick in history and won bronze and silver commonwealth games medals.

Black Sticks veteran Arun Panchia believes the side can cope with more than 550 international caps worth of experience leaving Black Sticks veteran Arun Panchia believes the side can cope with more than 550 international caps worth of experience leaving 20 December 2020 The 31-year-old, alongside fellow stalwarts Marcus Child and Cory Bennett, will retire from competitive hockey just seven months out from Tokyo. Panchia says it's just the nature of sport. The former captain is the fifth most capped Black Stick in history and won bronze and silver commonwealth games medals.

With over 550 test caps between them the Black Sticks men's hockey side are set to lose the vastly experienced trio of Arun Panchia, Marcus Child and Cory Bennett who've all announced their retirement from the international game. Panchia and Child have been longtime teamates for Auckland and Southern Districts and have played 287 and 172 internationals respectively, with Panchia the fifth most capped Black Stick of all time. Black Sticks Head Coach Darren Smith said the trio would be sorely missed. Corry Bennet, (left), Marcus Child (middle) and Arun Panchia (right) have played 564 tests for...

He was also part of the 2016 squad who competed at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Stepping away from the international game due to increased responsibility with his employer, Panchia said it was a dream to have worn the black shirt. "Representing New Zealand has been a huge honour and is something I'll value for the rest of my life. I've been fortunate to have had so many amazing experiences with the Black Sticks and I'm proud of what we've been able to accomplish over the years. "The Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast was the standout as we played well, had a lot of supporters there, and comin...