“He is in the 13,” Southee spoke of O’Rourke. “Neil’s been across the group as properly and been an ideal performer for us for an extended interval of time.
“It is nice to have these choices to be made. Will’s an thrilling expertise and has had a bit style of worldwide cricket, and I am positive he has a vibrant future in the best degree as properly.”
O’Rourke made his worldwide debut through the house ODI collection in opposition to Bangladesh final December. He picked up 5 wickets in three matches. Southee conceded that at 6’4, O’Rourke is a “large and tall man” very a lot alike Jamieson.
“His strengths are clearly his top and talent to extract bounce,” Southee mentioned. “Being a giant, tall man he isn’t too dissimilar to KJ [Jamieson]. He is received expertise with the ball as properly. He is received the instruments to be an excellent bowler and somebody who I am positive will thrive at this degree.”
“Will’s in all probability performed a bit extra cricket than I had,” he added. “He is received an ideal head on his shoulders.
“He is a fairly mature man from what I’ve seen of him. He is had a bit style already, so he is aware of what to anticipate, however you simply get pleasure from it and stick to what you have executed that is received you right here.”
Wagner performed his final Test virtually a yr in the past, in Christchurch in opposition to Sri Lanka. The 37-year-old has featured in 63 Assessments and brought 258 wickets.
“It is not simply Neil, it is any man who misses out, it isn’t a pleasant place to be,” Southee mentioned. “You need to be on the market, representing your nation, however the actuality is it is skilled sport, and there is solely 11 guys that may exit and play the sport.
“Often, Gary [Stead] will break the information after which I am going to comply with up with a bit of chat as properly. It is not the nicest half of the job, however the guys are fairly understanding.”
“We may have one other look tomorrow, however with Daryl Mitchell not being right here, Will Younger will slip into the center order. We’ll determine on the ultimate make-up of the bowling assault in the morning, after one closing have a look at the wicket.
“You have a look at the steadiness you want throughout the 5 days and decide in accordance to that.”
