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From page 94 of todays Sunday Times, couldn't find it online earlier. I'm sure it will pop up eventually
Mitch Junior Shuns Rugby
Braden Quartermaine
He grew up with his Dad in charge of the All Blacks, but Daryl Mitchell is more at home on the Cricket field. Mitchell is the 17 year old son of Western Force coach John, is a promising cricketer and Rugby player, but has decided to overlook his fathers game to pursue a first class cricket career in WA.
The all-rounder, who took 4-26 in the recent first grade final to help Scarborough to victory over Bayswater-Morley, also played under-16 state rugby.
"I'm more passionate about the cricket side of things" Mitchell said. "I'm just trying to get fitter and stronger. I'm taking a year off rugby becasue there's no point getting injured and missing cricket season"
Mitchell, who described his father as a pretty useless cricketer, said his family were supportive of his decision.
If his rapid progression continues, New Zealand born Mitchell could find himself with an interesting quandry, given that he would be eligible to play cricket for Australia or the Black Caps.