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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


    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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