England close in on series clean-sweep despite Kane Williamson century for New Zealand
England need another 210 runs to defeat New Zealand on the final day of the second Test – a win that would secure them a series clean-sweep.
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Williamson surpasses Taylor as New Zealand's most prolific test batter
Kane Williamson cemented his claim as New Zealand's greatest test batsman after he eclipsed Ross Taylor as the nation's leading run-scorer on the way to an inspirational century against England in the second test on Monday.
Williamson becomes New Zealand's highest Test run-scorer
Kane Williamson called it "special" after surpassing Ross Taylor on Monday to become New Zealand's highest Test run-scorer.
Kane Williamson Becomes New Zealand's Highest Test Run-Scorer, Goes Past This Former Batter
Kane Williamson called it "special" after surpassing Ross Taylor on Monday to become New Zealand's highest Test run-scorer. Williamson's century steered New Zealand to 483 all out in their second innings and set England a target of 258 runs to win the second Test in Wellington. The 32-year-old former captain earned two standing ovations at the Basin Reserve during a superb innings which brought up his 26th Test century. He raised his bat fleetingly after reaching 29 not out early on Monday to pass Taylor's record of 7,683 runs.
Kane Williamson Century Sees New Zealand Set England 258 To Win 2nd Test
Record-breaker Kane Williamson stroked a superb century Monday to steer New Zealand to 483 all out in their second innings and set England a target of 258 runs to win the second Test in Wellington. Former captain Williamson hit 132 and Tom Blundell was last man out for 90 as the hosts fought back after being asked to follow on. England were 48-1 in their second innings at stumps after opener Zak Crawley, on 24, was bowled by a delivery that nipped back from New Zealand captain Tim Southee.
Eddie Jones lures England assistant Hodgson to Wallabies
Former England assistant Brett Hodgson on Monday became the first member of new Wallabies boss Eddie Jones' coaching staff as he begins assembling his backroom team ahead of the World Cup this year.
England chase 210 runs for victory after pulsating day four
:England lost opener Zak Crawley but held firm in the final hour of a pulsating day four in the second test against New Zealand to be 48 for one at stumps in Wellington on Monday, needing 210 runs to secure victory and a series sweep.
Blitzboks end LA Sevens campaign with horror defeat to Samoa
The Blitzboks ended their LA Sevens campaign on a low note with an embarrassing 45-5 defeat to Samoa in the 5th-place semi-final on Sunday.