Brad Weber and TJ Perenara have been nominated as co-captains of the Maori All Blacks for colliding with Ireland in Hamilton on Wednesday night.
The two experienced halfbacks, overlooked in the first All Black Steam of the year, share leadership duties with a one-on-two punch where Weber starts and Perenara plays from the bench.
Coach Clayton McMillan has nominated 10 out of 23 debut players in the first of two games against Ireland.
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Brad Weber and TJ Perenara on the left share Maori All Blacks’ leadership over Ireland in Hamilton.
The second will be held on Tuesday, July 12, at Sky Stadium in Wellington.
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At a glance
Maori All Blacks: Zarn Sullivan, Shaun Stevenson, Billy Proctor, Rameka Poihipi, Connor Garden-Bachop, Josh Ioane, Brad Weber (cc), Cullen Grace, Billy Harmon, Cameron Suafoa, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Josh Dickson, Tyrel Lomax, Kurt Eklund. reserve: Tyrone Thompson, Tamaiti Williams, Jermaine Ainsley, Maanaki Selby-Rickit, TK Howden, TJ Perenara (cc), Ruben Love, Bailyn Sullivan. \ \
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