Women's Blacksticks coach Graham Shaw confirms Australia and New Zealand are refining the smaller details but are close to giving it the green light.

He says it would take a lot of pressure off the athletes.

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27 Apr: An injury worry for the Chiefs out of their 38-22 Super Rugby win over the Waratahs in Sydney

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26 Apr: Confidence from the Crusaders coach, heading into tonight's must-win home game against the Melbourne Rebels in Christchurch

26 Apr: The Crusaders coach isn't mincing his words about the Super Rugby Pacific champions' situation

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25 Apr: The Blues' teamsheet to face the Reds in Brisbane on Saturday is subject to plenty of change

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