Maori coach Adam Blair explains why this clash is essential for reconnecting players with their heritage and sharing a "well overdue" moment with the Maori Queen.

He argues the game must stay in its current slot because it provides a unique world stage for the next generation of superstars to represent their people.

Maori coach Adam Blair explains why this clash is essential for reconnecting players with their heritage and sharing a "well overdue" moment with the Maori Queen.
He argues the game must stay in its current slot because it provides a unique world stage for the next generation of superstars to represent their people.

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Wide World of Sports is a brand sports lovers know and love and now it has its very own radio show.
Each weekday, leading sports broadcaster Adam Hawse will be joined by some of the biggest names to have taken to the sporting field, and we&rsquo;ll be checking in with all your favourite teams.
It&rsquo;s the show sports fans can&rsquo;t miss, with the opinions you want to hear and all the breaking news as it comes to hand.