The Maori All Blacks have named a talented squad as they aim to repeat their 2005 victory over the British and Irish Lions.
Maori All Blacks Head Coach Colin Cooper has named several players with All Blacks experience in their squad, which takes on the Lions in Rotorua next Saturday.
The squad has three new caps, all in the backs, with halfbacks Bryn Hall and
Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi and midfielder Rob Thompson all set to pull on the jersey for the first time.
"We've got a very exciting group coming together to experience this special and rare occasion. The majority of us have been working together over the past couple of years so we already have an understanding of each other and clarity around what we're looking to achieve," said Cooper.
"Knowing the ground will be full for the match, and getting a feel for the support that's coming from the Rotorua community in hosting us, along with the rest of New Zealand around the series and the match itself is exciting.
