Softball: Black Sox call up Ratu

Canterbury captain Stephen Ratu has been added to the New Zealand men's softball squad to contest the world championships in Canada in July. Ratu replaces Wellington's Aaron Neemia who withdrew from the Black Sox squad for personal reasons. Catcher Ratu's inclusion ends a frustrating six months. His involvement with the national team ended prematurely after a back injury forced him to return home early from their tour of Argentina late last year.