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Watch: All Blacks greeted by cheering crowds, flowers in Oita

September 24, 2019

The boys in black take on Canada at Oita Stadium on October 2.

The All Blacks have arrived in Oita Japan to prepare for their second Rugby World Cup clash next week.

A large cheering crowd greeted the team, gifting them flowers and lining up for signatures.

The team will now travel by bus to Beepu where they will be based until their game against Canada at Oita Stadium on Wednesday October 2.

Watch the amazing reception they received in the video above.

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