Whitlock depsite missing more than a dozen events on the calendar due to overseas commitments still held onto 4th position in the DPA Rankings to hold his spot in the team

In a tense day at the Warilla bowls Craig Prizeman went into the final day knowing he had to take victory to take a spot in the team.He did so in convincing style taking victory over Rob Modra.Barry Jouannet is currently 5th in the rankings and has been named as reserve

The Test Match will be held at the Illawarra Yacht Club on Friday August 13 and begin at 7pm .The Evening will be hosted by the one and only voice of darts Mr Russ Bray.All spectators welcome.

Format : Best 11 Games.all doubles and singles games best 5 legs,teams game 1001 1 x leg
4 x singles
2 x doubles
4 x singles
1 x teams game

Australia

Simon Whitlock (capt)
Rob Modra
Shane Tichowitsch
Craig Prizeman
Barry Jouannet(reserve)

New Zealand

Dale Frampton (non Playing captain)
Preston Ridd - Canterbury
Warren Parry - Southland
Tony Ngeru - Wellington
Steven Padget - Southland