No more excuses for Australia

Alex Brown writes in the Sydney Morning Herald the Australians must admit to a few hard truths before the World Cup.

John Buchanan acknowledged that an extended losing streak entering the World Cup would be cause for concern. Now, then, is the time for action.

Jonathan Millmow writes on www.stuff.co.nz New Zealand have emerged as a genuine dark horse for the World Cup.

In the New Zealand Herald Richard Boock hails Ross Taylor.

Michael Hussey managed to keep a sense of humour despite the first series loss to New Zealand, according to Malcolm Conn in The Australian.