Based on form, we might lose Sutton and Rufer as well to All White duty.
Yes suspect Sail, Payne, Sutton, Lewis & Rufer all gone for 2-3 games in March.
AWs I think assemble 13th March, and OFC WC Qualifying final (if they make it) is 30th March.
Current ALM schedule (there maybe some more midweek catch up matches programmed yet), of games around those dates.
12th March Roar (A)
25th March Glory (H)
1st April Melb City (A)
https://us.soccerway.com/teams/new-zealand/wellington-phoenix/8542/
Note a current 13 day gap between Roar & Glory games where you would think Nix will likely have to play a catchup game. So based on this current schedule, any Nix players who Talay consents to being released for the full OFC tourney would miss 3 (likely 4) Nix games.
So enjoy this form & consistent team selection run for now. The young kids will be getting their opportunities for sure 2nd half of March.
Edit - great result Nix. A team really in form.
Surely Hay already had a plan before the last NT games. I suspect Payne, Lewis and Sail will get picked (as indicated by previous selections). With Payne and Lewis returning once the international window opens and the cavalry arrive. Sail (maybe also Payne) probably deserve to stay on there as they are the only one's that might make a full intercontinental playoff squad.
AWs midfield will likely be bit thin for 2 pool games outside window, so I think Rufer deserves a call up. He’s playing well. Sutton also well in the mix to be 2nd LB behind Libby.
Would be rough for Talay to stand in their way in a WC year. I’m sure him and Hay have been chatting. Maybe the 5 Nix guys I mention all have to return after the first 2 OFC pool games, in which case they only miss 2 Nix games?? All will soon be revealed