New Māori All Blacks squad and captain announced

Tuesday 24 June 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 24 Jun 2025, 9:04pm

In this story Māori All Blacks, Kurt Eklund

Kurt Eklund will captain a 29-strong Māori All Blacks squad featuring 11 uncapped players. The team is scheduled to play two matches against the Japan XV in Tokyo and Scotland in Whangārei. Head coach Ross Filipo named the squad ahead of these upcoming fixtures.

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1. Otago Daily TimesTue 24 Jun 2025, 5:02pm

   Three Highlanders named in new look Māori All Blacks (opens in new tab)

2. RNZTue 24 Jun 2025, 9:04pm

   Māori All Blacks filling their new jersey with Mauri (opens in new tab)