article_snippet: Playing in a the World Cup final, particularly against Australia in front of almost 100,000 spectators at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, was his 'dream come true.'
article_snippet: Tim Southee is relishing the prospect of facing Australia in the World Cup final on Sunday .
article_snippet: Tim Southee was asked directly at a news conference on Friday whether Sunday's final was about winning the respect of New Zealand batsman Kane Williamson.
article_snippet: Tim Southee said a World Cup final between the tournament's co-hosts at the Melbourne Cricket Ground - one of cricket's greatest stages - was 'pretty exciting.' '
article_snippet: It's an awesome opportunity,' Tim Southee said. '
highlights_snippet: Tim Southee describes final against Australia as a 'dream come true'
  New Zealand practiced at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday .
  