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The All Black squad is taking on Fiji this Friday has been named,
and the only new cap in the squad is Maori.
He's excited and almost lost for words.
Even though he's had an inkling for a couple of days.
The only new cap has a lot to prove.
He has other experienced Maori players at his side.
A lot of the other Maori players are injured
like Cory Jane, Richard Kahui, Hosea Gear and Israel Dagg.
Graham Henry says they're not underestimating the Fijian side.
Of course he's talking about the weekend game
where Samoa beat the Australian Wallabies.
One thing's for sure, it's a significant time for Hoeata.
It will be his first time to perform the haka in the black jersey.
So much so, he's flying his parents and partner
from Tauranga to watch the game.
Roihana Nuri, Te Karere.