Emirates Team New Zealand will face the Russian team Synergy in the semi-finals of the Louis Vuitton Trophy.

ETNZ, top team after the round robins, was able to choose its opponent from any of the three other top-four finishers - TEAMORIGIN (UK), Azzurra (Italy) and Synergy.

Emirates Team New Zealand got away to a good start in the Louis Vuitton trophy with a 1min 36sec win over French Spirit.

Wellington, Jan 1 NZPA - Bouyed by an unexpected promotion overnight, the New Zealand Breakers have touched down in New South Wales targetting two wins in a crucial Australian National Basketball League (ANBL) wins.