LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
The website for the New Zealand Warriors is buzzing with news that five of their players have been selected for the Māori All Stars team in the upcoming Harvey Norman All Stars event.
This prestigious event, now in its 14th year, is set to take place in Sydney and marks the beginning of the 2025 Rugby League season.
Fans can expect a thrilling display of talent as the Men's and Women's All Stars teams face off at CommBank Stadium on February 15th.
The Indigenous Men's team boasts the likes of the dynamic Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and top NRL try scorer Alofiana Khan-Pereira, while the Māori Men's side will be led by Warriors recruit James Fisher-Harris and Knights star Kalyn Ponga.
On the women's side, the Indigenous Women's All Stars team will showcase the speed of Titans player Jaime Chapman and Dally M medalist Olivia Kernick, up against a formidable Māori Women's team featuring Raecene McGregor and Shannon Mato.
In addition to the Rugby League matches, fans can look forward to an exciting clash between the Indigenous and Māori Touch Football teams, adding an extra layer of competition to the event.
The Māori All Stars roster includes a strong lineup of players such as Jacob Alick-Wiencke, Jayden Campbell, Joshua Curran, and Jack Wighton, with coach Ronald Griffiths at the helm to lead them to victory.
It's sure to be a thrilling display of athleticism and skill, as these top Rugby League players take to the field to showcase their talents in this cultural showdown.
So mark your calendars and get ready for a night of high-octane action Down Under.