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Hayden Shaw of the Black Sticks strikes the ball - Source: Photosport -
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After a serious bout of pneumonia, Hayden Shaw is thrilled to be back for the Black Sticks World Cup qualifier against Malaysia.
A familiar face will be back in action on Tuesday night for the New Zealand men's hockey team.
Drag-flick expert Hayden Shaw has been included in the side for the World Cup qualifier in Invercargill, returning after a serious case of pneumonia.
Shaw is pleased to be back in the Black Sticks line-up, but says he will not be a playing full game.
He says he won't be 100 percent fit but is hoping to be as close as possible to that.
A week ago the 29-year-old could only run for two minutes but two days ago that was up to 15 minutes, so he is definitely on the improve.
The match gets underway at 6:05pm.
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