When the draw for the World Cup finals was made, the probable scenario ahead of Sunday’s Group F match between Italy and New Zealand was clear.
Italy would arrive in the town near the world renowned Kruger Park with three points from their opening game against Paraguay, while the All Whites would arrive licking their wounds after losing to Slovakia.

Daniel Agger is aware that Denmark was simply not good enough in their two final warm-up matches for the World Cup, but said they will be ready for their opening Group E game against the Netherlands on Monday.

Aaron Mokoena has had a season with many highs and lows.