New Zealand have two objectives when the women's World League semifinal starts in Brussels early tomorrow. The world No 5 Black Sticks, who kick off the 10-team event against Spain, want to put behind them past slipups at the business end of tournaments and also ensure they get qualification for next year's World Cup in London. The bulk of their fitness work was done before they left New Zealand and Charlton is optimistic the Black Sticks won't fall short in that area. New Zealand are hosting the World League final in Auckland late this year so in one sense they are sure of advancing. New Zealand's pool B draw at the World League semifinal in BrusselsTomorrow: v Spain (world No 10), 6am NZTSaturday: v Australia (4), midnightMonday: v Belgium (14), 2amWednesday: v Malaysia (22), 2amPlayoffs start June 29.

Source: New Zealand Herald June 21, 2017 00:30 UTC