Chris Wood confirmed for All Whites vs India games
The All Whites squad to face India in two internationals had been delayed awaiting an update on a player injury.
However, there is good news on the player front with veteran and team captain Chris Wood confimred he will play the games - his firs at home September last year.
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The 34-year-old Nottingham Forest EPL player said he was keen to be in front of home fans again.
"Coming home and playing in front of our own fans is always really special. It is going to be amazing for me to be back in Auckland for the first time in over a year as well as play the first ever international match at the new stadium in Christchurch," said Wood.
New Zealand is 85th in the FIFA world rankings. India is ranked 136th.
The first game is Thursday 12 November at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland followed by an afternoon kick off on Saturday 14 November at the Christchurch indoor stadium.
