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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

28 June 2025

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

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A chance to push for even higher honours is a motivation for the Maori All Blacks in Tokyo tonight
	28 Jun: A chance to push for even higher honours is a motivation for the Maori All Blacks in Tokyo tonight... more

Chiefs prop George Dyer has joined the All Blacks squad as additional training cover ahead of the three-test series against France
	28 Jun: Chiefs prop George Dyer has joined the All Blacks squad as additional training cover ahead of the three-test series against France... more

Israel Adesanya has been honoured by the UFC
	27 Jun: Israel Adesanya has been honoured by the UFC... more

The number of new caps in the All Blacks squad has grown from five to six
	26 Jun: The number of new caps in the All Blacks squad has grown from five to six... more

Kiwi cyclist Lewis Bower has the chance to thrust himself into the global spotlight after being promoted to Groupama FDJ's World Tour squad
	26 Jun: Kiwi cyclist Lewis Bower has the chance to thrust himself into the global spotlight after being promoted to Groupama FDJ's World Tour squad... more

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
	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... more

No choice for the Maori All Blacks to hit the ground running
	24 Jun: No choice for the Maori All Blacks to hit the ground running... more

A whopping 10 uncapped players are poised for Maori All Blacks debuts after being named in the squad for a rapid-fire two game schedule
	24 Jun: A whopping 10 uncapped players are poised for Maori All Blacks debuts after being named in the squad for a rapid-fire two game schedule... more

Accuracy shapes as the All Blacks' catchcry in the second year under the current management
	24 Jun: Accuracy shapes as the All Blacks' catchcry in the second year under the current management... more

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