January test matches

darren Posted: 1 December 2004, 10:18 AM   Can anyone confirm that the ANZ Challenge Relay is also a Test match between the Pinestars and Bushrangers? I'm definitely not complaining and I know it says so on the NZOF website, but having 4 tests including a relay seems different to what we normally do?? I'm all for change, just interested to know why. Also, why are there only 4 members of each team instead of the usual 6? This message was edited by darren on 1 December 2004, 6:22 PM   Martin Posted: 1 December 2004, 1:16 PM   Simon and I received this from NZOF General Manager, through Wayne, when the sprint race was denied test status (speaking of which, its round 3 of the super series, online entry available at www.maptalk.co.nz/sprintrace, what a perfect opportunity to advertise). The following was advising the Aussies of what would be test matches: Sat 8 WRE Middle Distance / Stillwater Sun 9 Long Distance / Weiti Sat 15 Middle Distance / Waioneke Sun 16 Oceania Relay Championships / Pulpit Hills Probably 4 because thats all the Aussies have selected??   Greg Posted: 1 December 2004, 1:40 PM   Because thats all the 'B' team runners that are coming from Oz