Wilson wins New Zealand merit award

Record-breaking All Black Jeff Wilson, who retired from rugby this year to play cricket again, has been awarded a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in his country's New Year honours list.

"It came out of the blue when I got the letter (about the honour)," Wilson told The Southland Times newspaper. "It's nice to be recognised after 10 years in rugby, but I have to admit I was a little bit surprised.