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    The Maori All Blacks are adamant they will overcome a lack of preparation and perform with credit against a top-class Japan XV in Tokyo tonight

    The Maori All Blacks are adamant they will overcome a lack of preparation and perform with credit against a top-class Japan XV in Tokyo tonight

    28 June 2025
    After being named on Tuesday and heading to Japan on Wednesday, the new-look Maori side will feature eight debutants in their match-day 23.

    They may have only had two training runs, but new captain Kurt Eklund's revealed they also have some secret weapons.



    Kickoff in Tokyo's at five past nine .

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     02 Jul: The Maori All Blacks are making some strategic adjustments as they prepare to host Scotland in Whangarei on Saturday
     02 Jul: Maori All Blacks first five Rivez Reihana admits he was unnerved by the shot clock rule change against the Japan XV , as he looks to reset against Scotland in Whangarei on Saturday
     29 Jun: The Maori All Blacks have come from behind at halftime to score six second half tires and thump the Japan XV 53 to 20 in Tokyo
     28 Jun: Named on Tuesday, off to Japan on Wednesday and with just two trainings under their belt
     25 Jun: Maori All Blacks captain Kurt Eklund is adamant their tiny turnaround will be enough preparation time for their opening international against the Japan XV on Saturday in Tokyo
     24 Jun: No choice for the Maori All Blacks to hit the ground running
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