Of the five riders who were this week named in the New Zealand team for next year's Olympics, three are 24 or under.

The criteria for selection was a world title, and coach Craig Palmer says that shows the level of depth they have.

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14 Jul: One All Black is out, but up to four more are set to come back into the selection fold for this weekend's third test against France in Hamilton

14 Jul: The Black Sox will face Venezuela in the men's softball World Cup final in Canada, after beating Japan 8-3 in the Super Round

13 Jul: Warriors NRL-W coach Ron Griffiths is backing his rugby union converts to find their feet in this afternoon's match against the Eels at Mt Smart

13 Jul: A much better night at the office for the All Blacks has the Scott Robertson seal of approval

13 Jul: Satisfaction for the All Blacks after a much improved outing in the second test against France in Wellington

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