Team New Zealand's recent dramas have resurfaced ahead of the America's Cup World Series in England.
Jimmy Spithill took aim at his fierce rivals ahead of the weekend's races, but Team New Zealand skipper Glenn Ashby was quick with his own jibes back at the controversial Aussie.
He says the Kiwis want a clean, fair race and they stand by their decision to have the talented young 24-year-old Peter Burling at the helm.
Meanwhile, former Team New Zealand skipper Dean Barker admits he's still coming to terms with the idea of competing against New Zealand.
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