Wellington Lions Head Coach Tamati Ellison has named his 23 for Saturday’s opening round of the Bunnings Warehouse NPC, against the Manawatū Turbos in Palmerston North.
The match marks prop, Xavier Numia 50th appearance for the team. Since his debut in 2018, the Oriental-Rongotai loosehead has become a regular in the number one jersey.
“It’s a special moment, to be running out for the 50th time in the Wellington jersey. It has been a represent my hometown, and I’m glad I can give back to a region that has given me so much” said Numia.
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.