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Black Clash T20 - Cricket v Rugby

6.30pm, Saturday, 17 January

Bay Oval, Mt Maunganui

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History

Billed as "New Zealand's most electrifying sporting crossover", Black Clash was created by Duco Events in 2019, adding to a stable that included Joseph Parker's heavyweight boxing career and the Fight for Life charity event.

Traditionally, it pits some of rugby's biggest names against former cricketing stars, with a mix of other personalities, for a night of sporting entertainment, some surprising skills and orchestrated finishes.

Over the seven previous matches, Team Cricket have won five - as you would expect - although Team Rugby actually prevailed in t

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