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    While much of the week's been about a celebration of culture, plenty of on-field fireworks are expected when the Maori All Blacks and Moana Pasifika meet in Hamilton tonight

    While much of the week's been about a celebration of culture, plenty of on-field fireworks are expected when the Maori All Blacks and Moana Pasifika meet in Hamilton tonight


    Both teams feature a number of the top players from New Zealand's provincial unions and Super Rugby franchises.

    All Blacks great Sir Michael Jones says while there's a lot of respect between the sides, he anticipates there will be plenty of big hits.

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