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Team New Zealand is lacking in race experience compared to Luna Rossa, but it's not concerning helmsman Peter Burling

Team New Zealand is lacking in race experience compared to Luna Rossa, but it's not concerning helmsman Peter Burling

22 February 2021

The defender has found out its opponent with Luna Rossa advancing to the America's Cup, after an impressive demolition of INEOS Team UK in the Prada Cup final.

While the Italians have competed in 17 races since Team New Zealand competed in the pre Christmas regatta, Burling says they have gained in boat development.

NEWSTALK ZB'S COVERAGE OF THE 36TH AMERICA'S CUP WITH PANASONIC - THE OFFICIAL ELECTRONICS SUPPLIER OF EMIRATES TEAM NEW ZEALAND.

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