All Blacks maul the ball from the lineout

Maori's clear the ball for touch

Walker-Leawere forces the turnover and it's a penalty for the hosts

Slade gathers the clearance and makes a good run

Black is forced to clear his lines as the pressure builds

Samoa apply pressure on the Maori's and they crack. The ball is dropped backwards

Iona gets the game underway

Any late squad changes UR?

Welcome to this encounter between the Maori All Blacks and Samoa! This is bound to be an interesting encounter with what is a strong Maori team. The Maori's usually promise a good game and this will be no different. Samoa on the other hand can also be sure to give the Maori's a run for their money. This will be the first match up between the teams which brings a sense of unpredictability. Join us for live events!

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