The boys were in no hurry to finish their curry at an Indian restaurant last night in Nelson but suffice it to say they intend to be slicker on the field today.
On a high after lifting the four-day Plunket Shield on Saturday, the Devon Hotel Central Districts Stags begin their one-day Ford Trophy today as defending champions against Northern Districts Knights at Saxton Oval from 11am.
While there's no Sky TV coverage until the final on March 30, the opening game should have a good blend of fireworks and intelligent play with the return of Black Caps for the first two games.
CD have inherited Ross Taylor while ND have welcomed Kane Williamson, Trent Boult and Tim Southee.
Stags batsman Carl Cachopa is in the New Zealand XI mix versus England in their first-class match at Queenstown from tomorrow. ND's Corey Anderson joins him and so does CD assistant coach Lance Hamilton, as manager.