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All Whites

Definitions

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  • proper noun the men's national association football (soccer) representative team of New Zealand

Etymologies

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From the all-white strip traditionally worn by the team. Also a play on the All Blacks, the New Zealand national rugby union team.

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Examples

  • "Cringing from the still raw memory of their own team's hiding at the hands of Brazil, the Sydney Morning Herald today ran a story on the All Whites '1-1 draw with Slovakia under the headline' Australasia 1-1 Slovakia '," wrote a slightly confused Herald hack.

    World Cup 2010 paper view: A glorious win for North Korea and Aussies rain on the Kiwi parade 2010

  • One of those players must be an under-21 player, and Sydney trialist Mirjan Pavlovic - a big, strong lad in the mould of All Whites striker Chris Wood - would appear to have the inside running after impressing off the bench in Friday's win against Boca Juniors.

    Stuff.co.nz - Stuff 2010

  • The All Whites management team has faced a challenge to get the team back into top shape, mentally and physically, after the draw against Italy three days ago.

    Stuff.co.nz - Stuff By COEN LAMMERS in Polokwane 2010

  • The All Whites - who lost all three of their matches on their previous appearance in 1982 - took a shock lead through Shane Smeltz in the seventh minute only for Vincenzo Iaquinta to level through a penalty later in the first half.

    Latest News - Yahoo!7 News 2010

  • Meanwhile, All Whites captain Ryan Nelsen will sit out the team's World Cup warm-up match against Chile today in South Africa with an ear infection.

    Stuff.co.nz - Stuff 2010

  • In addition to a number of non-Wellington based All Whites, members of the Wellington

    NZ On Screen 2010

  • United equalised in the 36th minute when All Whites striker Shane Smeltz headed home a pin-point free kick from Culina.

    Stuff.co.nz - Stuff 2010

  • But the 2006 World Cup winners were made to work hard for it by the All Whites, whose confidence was boosted by their unexpected 1-1 draw against Slovakia in their opening match.

    The Earth Times Online Newspaper 2010

  • He spent a month training under All Whites coach Ricki Herbert.

    Stuff.co.nz - Stuff 2010

  • Meanwhile, All Whites captain Ryan Nelsen will sit out the team's World Cup warm-up match against Chile today in South Africa with an ear infection.

    Stuff.co.nz - Stuff 2010

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