2019 Māori All Blacks

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Flying Fijians squad to play the Māori All Blacks

1 Peni Ravai, 2 Sam Matavesi, 3 Manasa Saulo, 4 Albert Tuisue, 5 Leone Nakarawa, 6 Dominiko Waqaniburotu, 7 Semi Kunatani, 8 Viliame Mata, 9 Frank Lomani, 10 Ben Volavola, 11 Eroni Sau, 12 Lepani Botia, 13 Waisea Nayacalevu, 14 Josua Tuisova, 15 Alivereti Veitokani

Reserves
16 Mesulame Dolokoto, 17 Eroni Mawi, 18 Kalivati Tawake, 19 Api Ratuniyarawa, 20 Nemani Nagusa, 21 Henry Seniloli, 22 Sevanaia Galala, 23 Patrick Osbourne

Vashneel Prasad  /  Jul 10, 2019

McKee names first XV for 2019 season opener.

Fiji Rugby Head Coach John McKee has named his first run on side for the 2019 season as the Fiji Airways Flying Fijians kick start their RWC campaign with a two match Pacific Series test against the Maori All Blacks at Suva’s ANZ Stadium on Saturday.McKee said “It’s a very important game for us this

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From the Bay of Plenty instagram:

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Here's your chance to see the Maori All Blacks in action prior to their epic game against the Flying Fijians at @rotoruastadium on Saturday, July 20.

The Clayton McMillan coached side will open one of their training runs to the public on Tuesday, July 16 from 3.00pm to 4.30pm. The training will be held at Puketewhero Park on 482 Te Ngae Road Owhata!

Note: This event is for the public only. Video footage of the team training is not allowed and players or coaching staff are not available for interviews.

[Tim]

Is it possible to watch this game in Asia?

[Duluth]

Maori will run out of puff if it keeps going like this. Zero ball so far

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I get tired just from watching this game. The MABs do nothing but tackling, and when they finally get the ball, they kick it away. Sometimes that's necessary to get the Fijians away from the MABs try line, but sometimes it's outright stupid, giving possesion away.

Good to hear Glen Jackson's commentary, btw.

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And now a try to Fiji. You could wait for that to happen. Almost 90% possession (if I saw that correctly).

7 - 0 Fiji

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Ross Wright down for the 2nd time. He's already been off once for treatment.

[Tim]

Sounds like NZM can't hold on to the ball.

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The big Fijian no. 8 v Fletcher Smith = bulldozed. Try Fiji.

12 - 0 Fiji

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MABs 21 missed tackles - Fiji 1

Black sent to the bin.

[Tim]

@Stargazer Result of only being together for a week, or struggling with the conditions?

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Try saving tackle from TTT.

[KiwiMurph]

@Tim said in 2019 Māori All Blacks:

Sounds like NZM can't hold on to the ball.

More like they won't hold onto the ball. Kicking every chance they can. Awful tactics.

Akira looks seriously unfit. Like he has been eating non stop.

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@Tim It looks like it's due to being together for only a week.

[KiwiMurph]

This coverage makes you appreciate Sky.

Camera work is horrendous.

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@KiwiMurph Yeah, and no TMO. I'd swear there were a few forward passes in the lead up to the 1st Fijian try.

[KiwiMurph]

@Stargazer agreed.

A lot of arm tackling from the Maori.

Fiji attack has been really good - running hard and straight and great offloads

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12 - 0 to Fiji at half time. Doesn't bode well for the 2nd half. Hope the bench can do what the starters can't. Some good cattle on the pine.

[kiwiinmelb]

Haven’t been able to watch all of it because I’ve been busy with other stuff but from the bits I’ve seen, bloody disappointing by the Maori

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@kiwiinmelb Yeah, very messy and disorganised. No doubt, the lack of good preparation has a lot to do with it, but some are just playing very poorly.