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New Zealand coach Michael Maguire has come under fire from rugby league legend Tony Kemp following speculation that he may take on the vacant NSW State of Origin role.

The NSWRL recently offered Maguire the opportunity to replace Brad Fittler as the Blues coach, but Maguire has yet to accept the offer.

He has made it clear that his priority lies with the New Zealand team, as he is "100 per cent going to the World Cup" with them in 2026.

However, if he were to take on the Blues role, he would also have to juggle his responsibilities as an assistant coach at the Canberra Raiders, making it a challenging task.

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The Canberra Times

It's the secret training edge that's helped young gun Matt Timoko bond with the New Zealand Kiwis.

Timoko will make his international debut against Samoa at Eden Park on Saturday as part of a new Kiwis left edge.

But New Zealand coach Michael Maguire organised a training session in "enemy territory" at Shark Park for the Canberra Raider and his new teammates in the lead-up to this week's camp.

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The Canberra Times

It's Michael Maguire's passion that's proving he's good to his word - and completely focused on the New Zealand Kiwis.

He's also bringing out the best in Matt Timoko and allowing him to just be himself for his international debut against Samoa at Eden Park on Saturday.

Timoko has seen Maguire's coaching up close for the past year, the Kiwis coach spending the 2023 NRL season as an assistant at the Canberra Raiders.

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