WELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand head into the second round of Oceania qualifying for the 2018 World Cup later this month with the confidence of regional heavyweights and a forthright young coach, looking to put four frustrating years behind them.
The All Whites are favourites to win the May 28-June 11 Oceania Nations Cup (ONC) in Papua New Guinea, which doubles as the second round of 2018 qualifying, but will be even more determined to do so after finishing third in 2012.
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