Wellington Lions Head Coach Tamati Ellison has named his 40-man squad tasked with defending the Bunnings NPC title, kicking off next weekend. The squad features All Blacks Ardie Savea and Dane Coles, as well as 20 players who saw the field in Super Rugby this season. After two successful Ranfurly Shield defences to kick off season 2023, the team get their Bunnings NPC title defence underway away to Manawatu, on August 5th.
12 Debutants Named as Wellington Lions Prepare for First Ranfurly Shield Defence of 2023
Wellington Lions Head Coach Tamati Ellison has named his side to defend the Ranfurly Shield for the first time this year against Horowhenua-Kapiti in Levin on Wednesday. Wednesday’s side, the first with Ellison in charge, features a mix of youth and experience, with the added inclusion of players from the championship-winning 2022 side a welcome sight.
Wellington Lions Name Wider Training Squad
Wellington Lions Head Coach Tamati Ellison has named his Wider Training Squad, to prepare for the first Ranfurly Shield defence of 2023 against Horowhenua-Kapiti in three weeks. The 38 players will assemble to prepare for the July 12th match at Levin Domain, with a point to prove before the final Lions squad is announced in the weeks following.