Check out the new faces and squad members unveiled for the upcoming Japan tour by the Māori All Blacks!
Exciting news for rugby fans as the Māori All Blacks have revealed their 28-strong squad for the upcoming Japan tour. The squad announcement was broadcast live by Whakaata Māori and Sky Sport, with new faces and familiar names making the cut. Among the debutants are players like Benet Kumeroa, Laghlan McWhannell, and Tahlor Cahill, adding fresh talent to the team.
The squad for the two-match series against Japan XV in Japan includes former All Blacks like Joe Moody, Cullen Grace, Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi, and Quinn Tupaea, adding experience and skill to the mix. The selection features a mix of seasoned players and rookies, creating an exciting blend of talent and potential.
In the forwards, players like Cameron Suafoa from the Blues showcased their skills during the Super Rugby Pacific campaign, earning their spot in the Māori All Blacks squad. The inclusion of five 2024 Crusaders highlights the depth of talent in New Zealand rugby.
The Māori All Blacks selectors have emphasized the competitiveness shown by the players during the DHL Super Rugby Pacific campaign, indicating a strong foundation for the upcoming matches against Japan XV. Fans can expect an action-packed series with heavy hitters and rising stars showcasing their talents on the field.
The announcement, broadcast live by Whakaata Māori and Sky Sport and supported by NZ Rugby Board representative Rob Clark and Cultural Advisor Te Wehi Wright, ...
The Māori All Blacks selectors have announced a 28-strong squad for the team's upcoming two-match series against Japan XV in Japan. The squad includes seven ...
Cameron Suafoa (centre) of the Blues makes a break during the Super Rugby Pacific Round 13 match between the Queensland Reds and the Auckland Blues at ...
They are: Joe Moody (Ngāi Tahu), Tahlor Cahill (Ngāpuhi), Cullen Grace (Ngāti Whakaue), Rivez Reihana (Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Hine, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Tūwharetoa) and ...
Hurricanes prop Benet Kumeroa and Chiefs winger Tana Tuhakaraina did not feature at all during the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific campaign and sit at the opposite end ...
Former All Blacks Joe Moody, Cullen Grace, Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi and Quinn Tupaea have been included in the Māori All Blacks squad to face Japan XV over ...
The squad features nine debutants including Benet Kumeroa, Laghlan McWhannell, Tahlor Cahill and Nikora Broughton in the forwards. In the backs, those making ...
“The DHL Super Rugby Pacific campaign provided us with a solid platform to select from as the competitiveness shown by the players is exactly what we need ...
Tērā a Matariki ka mahuta i te pae, nau mai rā te mātahi o te tau, nau mai rā te aranga mai anō o te Kapa Ōpango Māori!
Tana Tuhakaraina during a Baywide premier club rugby game when Te Puna vs Arataki on Anzac Day in 2019. Photo: Andrew Warner. A former Te Puna rugby player has ...
Tana Tuhakaraina during a Baywide premier club rugby game when Te Puna vs Arataki on Anzac Day in 2019. Photo: Andrew Warner. A former Te Puna rugby player has ...