Along with the new guys (Hoani Matenga, Billy Harmon and Mitchell Karpik) they’re a young group but they’ve got some physicality.” “We’ve got a great mix in the loose forwards – including the experienced Reed Prinsep and Akira Ioane who will bring explosive power to the loose forward mix. “Pari Pari has to be the tallest lock running around in New Zealand rugby at the moment and he’s been a stand out for Tasman. “Josh Ioane was with the Highlanders, and with Otago he demonstrates he is at the forefront of all the action, including playing an integral role in Otago’s successful Ranfurly Shield challenge, and, like Otere (Black) who has been strong for Manawatu, he is very accurate with his goalkicking. There are nine new faces in the squad hooker Robbie Abel, locks Isaia Walker-Leawere and giant Pari Pari Parkinson (who stands at 2.04cm), loose forwards Hoani Matenga, Billy Harmon, and Mitchell Karpik, first five-eighth Joshua Ioane, midfielder Matthew Landsown and outside back Jonah Lowe. “Some of these debutants have had incredibly strong seasons with their provinces in Mitre 10 Cup, and their Super Rugby clubs, so we are excited to see what they will bring on this tour.” “We’re looking at almost 10 debutants which you would expect after some players have moved on,” he said. McMillan said the departure of some experienced players offshore, and dual duties with the All Blacks, created an opportunity for several new faces. The Māori All Blacks will travel with 28 players to Chicago, including Canterbury’s Caleb Makene who will return to New Zealand after the USA match. They are prop Tyrel Lomax, lock Jackson Hemopo, halfback Bryn Hall, midfielder Matt Proctor and winger Nehe Milner-Skudder. Māori All Blacks Head Coach Clayton McMillan said selections for the 27-strong squad had been complex but exciting with some players already named for All Blacks duty in Japan.įive players in Japan with the All Blacks, will later join the Māori All Blacks tour for the South American leg.
They continue to be an important part of showcasing Māori and Māori rugby on the world stage.” We know the Māori All Blacks represent the jersey and their people with great pride when they travel overseas. “The Māori All Blacks is a special team that has a unique appeal for fans from New Zealand and all over the world. Māori Board Chair Dr Farah Palmer who announced the squad in Auckland today, congratulated all those named for the three-match tour starting in Chicago this month. The Māori All Blacks will play the USA Eagles in Chicago, as part of a triple Test bonanza also featuring the World Champion Black Ferns against USA Eagles and Italy v Ireland. Travelling as a replacement for the USA leg only, is Canterbury wing Caleb Makene, of Ngāpuhi descent.
Ngāi Tuhoe / Te Whānau ā Apanui / Ngāti Tūwharetoa Tūhourangi / Ngāti Wāhiao / Ngāi Tahu / Ngāti Rangi / Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō
The Māori All Blacks squad (with Iwi/tribe and Province) for the tour is (*denotes uncapped): The Māori All Blacks squad to play in the USA, Brazil and Chile for their end of year tour, has been named today.
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