Adidas has released a special edition Māori All Blacks jersey just in time for their game on 17 June.
The new jersey incorporates traditional Māori koru patterns and a four-eyed head of a taiaha, or traditional weapon.
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New Zealand Rugby kaumātua Luke Crawford helped design the jersey and said it was fit for a warrior.
“With four eyes looking in all directions, the taiaha offers spiritual protection to the players, providing a watchful eye over the wearer at all times,” he said.
