Kiwis

British

/ ˈkiːwiːs /

plural noun

the men's international Rugby League football team of New Zealand

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In recent years, the number of Kiwis deserting the nation has reached record levels, a large chunk of them moving "across the ditch" to Australia.

From BBC

He earned a call-up for the Kiwis in 2002 and made four Test appearances before switching to represent Samoa at the 2008 World Cup, when he scored two tries in three matches.

From BBC

New Zealand's Tom Latham and Devon Conway became the first openers in Test cricket to score centuries in both innings as the Kiwis set the West Indies a record 462-run chase for victory.

From BBC

It’s like the opening of “La La Land” with less traffic and more Kiwis.

From The Wall Street Journal

They rallied wonderfully against the Kiwis and then imploded.

From BBC

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