EWEN McKenzie is targeting Bledisloe Cup success after being installed as the
new Australia coach.
New Australia coach Darren Lehmann can take particular satisfaction from Watson's (above) knock of 109 in 111 balls, not to mention Chris Rogers' 75, having confirmed the pair would open the batting in the first Test against England.
With
new Australia signing Michael Hogan and rested left-armer Graham Wagg set to play against Northants this week, Reed appears to have cemented the third fast bowling position with his wicket-taking exploits.
New Australia Twenty20 captain Cameron White was left disappointed to narrowly miss out on victory but praised the performance of four-wicket Watson, who also blasted 59 from 31 balls at the top of the order.
I wonder - is Chile becoming the
new Australia, while Australia is trying to become the new France?
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new Australia cricket coach Tim Nielsen's specialism as a player?
Johnson is expected to make a decision about his long-term future within the next fortnight after having talks with
new Australia coach John Connolly last week.
FORMER Liverpool midfielder Steve McMahon says coaching Perth Glory in the
new Australia A-League will be like playing a European Cup tie every other weekend.
Yorke, released by Birmingham towards the end of the Barclays Premiership season, has signed for Sydney FC, one of eight clubs in the
new Australia A-League, which kicks off next month.
Meanwhile, Tony Vidmar is banking on
new Australia coach Terry Venables to help make him a smash hit in Scotland.
Mooy will be hoping to impress
new Australia boss Bert van Marwijk ahead of the World Cup, the Dutchman taking over from Ange Postecoglou who left in November.