Tall Blacks set to play next World Cup qualifiers without Tai Webster, Isaac Fotu MARC HINTONANTHONY AU-YEUNG/GETTY IMAGES Isaac Fotu loves to play for the Tall Blacks, but may be spared the upcoming Fiba window in New Zealand. The Tall Blacks host Jordan in Christchurch on November 29 and Syria in Wellington on December 2 – both winnable games with Australasia-based players. "Is it the best thing to bring them over economy class from the other side of the world? ​Fotu is averaging 13.5 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.1 steals in the qualifiers and Webster 11.3 points, 5.0 assists, 3.3 rebounds and 1.0 steals. It is understood that Henare is leaning towards boxing on this next window without his Europe-based stars.

Source: Stuff November 05, 2018 22:52 UTC