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Kia ora Andy,

Kurt Eklund (Ngāti Kahu) has been named as the new Māori All Blacks captain, with a 29-strong squad including 11 uncapped players announced today ahead of two matches against the Japan XV in Tokyo, and Scotland in Whangārei.

The 2025 squad selected by Māori All Blacks Head Coach Ross Filipo (Muaūpoko) and his two Assistant Coaches Greg Feek (Ngāti Kahungunu) and Roger Randle (Ngāti Awa) will play the Japan XV in Tokyo on 28 June and Scotland in Whangarei on 5 July. 

Get ready for an epic double-header at Semenoff Stadium, Whangārei.

First up, the Black Ferns go head-to-head with the Black Ferns XV at 1:05pm in a showcase of world-class talent.

Then, the Māori All Blacks take on Scotland at 3:35pm in a clash of skill, culture, and power.

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