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New Zealand coach David Kidwell has kept faith his that suffered a 26-6 defeat against Australia by naming an unchanged squad for their opening Four Nations clash with England. Warriors centre Solomone Kata and Canberra winger Jordan Rapana retained their spots after making their Test debuts in Perth two weeks ago and veteran Thomas Leuluai, who is returning for a second spell with Wigan in 2017, again partners Shaun Johnson in the halves.Im really happy with how the boys have trained, said Kidwell, who will be taking charge of his second match. We understand the challenge thats ahead of us and we need to be at our best. Watch NOW TV Watch Sky Sports for just ￡6.99. No contract In Perth, a lot of our guys hadnt played for a long period of time. The result wasnt what we wanted but all the players were better off for the run and we will look to build from that.The return of Sydney Roosters enforcer Jared Waerea-Hargreaves has added a tough exterior to the Kiwis pack which Kidwell is hoping can contain an England side boosted by the return of Sam and George Burgess. Its no secret this game is going to be won up front, Kidwell added. Both teams have strong forward packs and we need our middle men to lead the way.New Zealand: J Kahu (Brisbane); J Nightingale (St George Illawarra), S Kata (NZ Warriors), S Kenny-Dowall (Sydney Roosters), J Rapana (Canberra); T Leuluai (NZ Warriors), S Johnson (NZ Warriors); J Bromwich (Melbourne, capt), I Luke (NZ Warriors), J Waerea-Hargreaves (Sydney Roosters), K Proctor (Melbourne), T Harris (Melbourne), J Taumalolo (North Queensland).Replacements: L Brown (Penrith), M Taupau (Wests Tigers), M Mau (Parramatta), A Blair (Brisbane).You can watch Premier League and EFL Cup football, plus Englands tour of Bangladesh and the Mexican Grand Prix on Sky Sports. Upgrade now and enjoy six months at half price! Also See: England make changes for opener England to host 2021 World Cup McNamara off to New Zealand Burr signs for Bradford Cheap Baseball Jerseys Online . 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Giambi belted a two-run, pinch-hit homer with two outs in the ninth inning to give Cleveland a shocking 5-4 win over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night, keeping the Indians up with the lead pack in the AL wild-card race. The San Francisco Giants saw their even-year postseason magic vanish Tuesday night as their bullpen melted down.But perhaps no one took it harder than a pitcher who never saw the mound.Santiago Casilla, who lost his closer job in mid-September, was never even called to warm up as the Giants used five relievers in the ninth inning while the Chicago Cubs staged a four-run rally to win 6-5?in Game 4, clinching the National League Division Series.After the loss, Casilla was in tears at his locker.I never had that moment before during five years here, Casilla told the San Jose Mercury News. I had a little struggle. But everybody [in the bullpen] has had their bad moments. I think they forgot all the great moments Ive had here. Ive pitched a lot in the playoffs and done my job. I know I am a good pitcher.Casilla had nine blown saves this season, tied for the most in the majors, and 31 saves. And he was part of the Giants biggest problem as they went from owning the best record in baseball at the All-Star break to battling for a wild-card spot. The bullpen helped set a dubious franchise record, with the team losing nnine games it led after eight innings -- the most in the majors -- including five in September.ddddddddddddIm a pitcher. Im part of the bullpen. I know I have had some bad moments in September and during the season, but I have good numbers in the playoffs and I know I can pitch in that situation, Casilla told The Mercury News. I know I can pitch in the big leagues.Casilla, 36, was part of the Giants teams that won World Series titles in 2010, 2012 and 2014, and had served as the teams primary closer since midway through the 14 season. He has a 3.19 ERA and 1.28 WHIP in the regular season. In addition, he has a 0.92 ERA and 1.02 WHIP in 25 postseason appearances, all with the Giants, with one win in 2012 and four saves in 2014. He has never blown a postseason save.With Casilla set to become a free agent, Tuesdays loss might have been his last game in a Giants uniform.Im just going to wait and see what happens, he told The Mercury News.The Associated Press contributed to this report. ' ' '