The New Zealand men's squash team has been beaten 3-0 by Malaysia in their latest match at the World Team Championships in France.
The 12th seeds did push the fifth-seeded Malaysians in the first two matches with Martin Knight losing 3-1 and Evan Williams 3-2.
New Zealand will play Botswana in the final round of pool play and a win will confirm second place in Group E and a place in the top 16 playoffs.
in its opening tie New Zealand beat Poland 3-0, with all three matches won in straight games.