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    Named on Tuesday, off to Japan on Wednesday and with just two trainings under their belt

    Named on Tuesday, off to Japan on Wednesday and with just two trainings under their belt


    But the Maori All Blacks don't feel hard done by in preparation for tonight's showdown against a Japan XV in Tokyo.

    New Maori captain Kurt Eklund says they're a tribe that bonds pretty quickly.



    Kickoff tonight is at five past nine .

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     28 Jun: The Maori All Blacks are adamant they will overcome a lack of preparation and perform with credit against a top-class Japan XV in Tokyo tonight
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