All Blacks head to Apia
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New Zealand will play their first ever Test in the Pacific Islands next year against Samoa, as part of their build-up to the World Cup.
The New Zealand Rugby Union said the long-awaited clash will take place in Apia on July 8.
NZRU chairman Brent Impey said the match was a way of marking the close links between Samoa and New Zealand, who have fielded numerous players of Samoan heritage - including greats such as Bryan Williams, Frank Bunce, Michael Jones and current All Black Keven Mealamu.
"We know how much rugby means to Samoans and New Zealanders so to take the All Blacks to Api…
The New Zealand Rugby Union said the long-awaited clash will take place in Apia on July 8.
NZRU chairman Brent Impey said the match was a way of marking the close links between Samoa and New Zealand, who have fielded numerous players of Samoan heritage - including greats such as Bryan Williams, Frank Bunce, Michael Jones and current All Black Keven Mealamu.
"We know how much rugby means to Samoans and New Zealanders so to take the All Blacks to Api…
