30 Jun 2024

Recap: Māori All Blacks drub Japan XV 36-10 in Tokyo

12:01 am on 30 June 2024
Māori All Blacks perform the haka against Manu Samoa at Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland, on 3 July 2021.

Māori All Blacks perform the haka Photo: Photosport

The Māori All Blacks have claimed a decisive win in their first of two matches in Japan.

Coach Ross Filipo named a strong side for the first game against Japan XV, with Crusaders first five Rivez Reihana starting on debut.

Chiefs vice-captain Rameka Poihipi also represented the Māori All Blacks for the first time, while in the second row Laghlan McWhannell earned his first cap too.

Coles Forbes also pulled on the jersey for the first time at fullback, after an impressive season for the Blues.

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