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    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

    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


    The 28-strong squad have barely a week to train, having assembled from their respective Super Rugby squads.

    Eklund says it's tough, but they're used to it.



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