A man accused of threatening to kill Sky TV staff after his television cut out during a Rugby World Cup game will go on trial.
Nicholas Graeme Jillett has been charged with threatening to kill the pay-television company's staff after rain fade blocked him from watching the All Blacks beat France in a September Rugby World Cup pool match.
He appeared in Auckland District Court today to be told he will go to trial for his alleged threats.
A trial date will be set on February 28 next year.
Mr Jillett explained his actions outside court last month, and said he left a message on Sky's answerphone at 6:30am on September 20 after becoming frustrated with the interrupted service.