Māori All Blacks 2024
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A new coach will need to be named.
https://www.allblacks.com/news/maori-all-blacks-to-tour-japan-in-2024/
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New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced the Māori All Blacks coaching and management group ahead of their return to the international stage, where they will play two matches against the Japan XV on Saturday 29 June and Saturday 6 July, in Japan. Chiefs Assistant Coach Ross Filipo (Muaūpoko) has been named as Head Coach, he will be joined by Roger Randle (Ngāti Awa) and Greg Feek (Ngāti Kahungunu) as Assistant Coaches.
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Out of interest, here's the squad that played Ireland in 2022 (excluding players now overseas). Obviously some of these players will be in the AB squad while others will come into contention.
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Ollie Norris
Tyrel Lomax
Tamaiti Williams
Jermaine Ainsley
Marcel RenataHookers
Kurt Eklund
Tyrone ThompsonLocks
Isaia Walker-Leawere
Maanaki Selby-Rickit
Max Hicks
Caleb DelanyLoose forwards
Cameron Suafoa
Billy Harmon
Cullen Grace
TK HowdenHalfbacks
TJ Perenara
Sam Nock1st 5s
Josh IoaneMidfield
Rameka Poihipi
Billy Proctor
Bailyn SullivanOutside backs
Connor Garden-Bachop
Shaun Stevenson
Zarn Sullivan
Ruben Love
Josh MoorbyOther players could include:
Joe Moody
Pouri Rakete-Stones
Akira Ioane
Rob Rush
Nikora Broughton
Cortez Ratima
Noah Hotham
Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi
Rivez Reihana
Quinn Tupaea
Daniel Rona
Heremaia Murray
Cole ForbesThere will be others but it should be a strong squad once the AB squad has been chosen.