Wellington Lions 2023
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From the below article it looks like Shields is planning to play for Wellington this year, currently in negotiation.
Shields is due back in New Zealand following the conclusion of the French Top 14 season in June and said his intention was to play NPC with Wellington. He is currently in talks with his former province.
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@Canes4life Shields, Lakai & Kirifi back row with Delany and Plumtree in reserve is very stacked for NPC.
@foobaNZ said in Wellington Lions 2023:
@Canes4life Shields, Lakai & Kirifi back row with Delany and Plumtree in reserve is very stacked for NPC.
I would actually bring Shields off the bench, atleast to start the season. Those players that won the title last year probably deserve those starting positions first. I'm happy for Shields to earn his way back in by playing good rugby. But yeah, looking pretty heathly in that department for NPC standards.
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@foobaNZ said in Wellington Lions 2023:
@Canes4life Shields, Lakai & Kirifi back row with Delany and Plumtree in reserve is very stacked for NPC.
I would actually bring Shields off the bench, atleast to start the season. Those players that won the title last year probably deserve those starting positions first. I'm happy for Shields to earn his way back in by playing good rugby. But yeah, looking pretty heathly in that department for NPC standards.
@Canes4life yup fair point. Not a bad group to pick from!
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Good to see the Lions have named their first couple of Shield challenges, bit of bad luck for Soth Canterbury, as they got 2nd challenge, first one is Horowhenua, so obviously the shield will be resident in Levin after that!!!:beaming_face_with_smiling_eyes:
Have informed Mrs Dan a trip to Levin on July the 12th is being booked already! -
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Not sure if this has been posted already but Brad Shields has been officially signed by the Lions for the NPC this year.
Good to have Brad back on board, I don't think he will start but his experience will be priceless for the likes of Delany, Lakai etc to learn from.
https://www.wrfu.co.nz/news/brad-shields-signs-with-wellington-rugby-for-2023
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Not sure if this has been posted already but Brad Shields has been officially signed by the Lions for the NPC this year.
Good to have Brad back on board, I don't think he will start but his experience will be priceless for the likes of Delany, Lakai etc to learn from.
https://www.wrfu.co.nz/news/brad-shields-signs-with-wellington-rugby-for-2023
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@Canes4life Cue all the fringe representative loose forwards looking elsewhere to stake their claim for higher honours
@maxwell said in Wellington Lions 2023:
@Canes4life Cue all the fringe representative loose forwards looking elsewhere to stake their claim for higher honours
Persico on the comeback too, let's get him back onboard.
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@maxwell said in Wellington Lions 2023:
@Canes4life Cue all the fringe representative loose forwards looking elsewhere to stake their claim for higher honours
Persico on the comeback too, let's get him back onboard.
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Wellington Rugby Football Union [WRFU] has today confirmed the three assistant coaches who will assist the recently appointed head coach, Tamati Ellison, for the 2023 Bunnings Warehouse NPC competition.
Current Wellington Lions scrum coach Greg Halford will be joined by Alando Soakai and Trent Renata, with the group to take up their respective roles ahead of the 2023 NPC season.
https://www.wellingtonlions.co.nz/news/news-single/wellington-lions-wider-coaching-group-confirmed
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Connor Garden Bachop and Pepesani Patafilo have also re-signed with the Lions for 2023.'
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Wellington Rugby Football Union [WRFU] has today confirmed the three assistant coaches who will assist the recently appointed head coach, Tamati Ellison, for the 2023 Bunnings Warehouse NPC competition.
Current Wellington Lions scrum coach Greg Halford will be joined by Alando Soakai and Trent Renata, with the group to take up their respective roles ahead of the 2023 NPC season.
https://www.wellingtonlions.co.nz/news/news-single/wellington-lions-wider-coaching-group-confirmed
What happened to Tito. Shame as the forwards went well last year. I was hoping they could keep as many of the 2022 coaches as possible. Although at least it's Ellison's coaching team now
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@Winger good point mate. Completely slipped my mind Tito wasn't in that new group.
A shame if not he had that pack humming. I'd be pretty annoyed if he popped up elsewhere! -
:face_with_hand_over_mouth: Tuitupou could prob do a job too...
@maxwell said in Wellington Lions 2023:
:face_with_hand_over_mouth: Tuitupou could prob do a job too...
Bit embarrassing for a tough league forward to be taken out by a little rugby back.
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Wellington Lions sign three up and comers on 2 year deals. I don't expect to see much of Ropeti unless injuries strike.
I'm hoping for a big year from Hugo Plummer, he's put on plenty of beef and is a sizeable lock with a good work-rate. In years gone past he's probably been a bit skinny for his height, but when he made his debut for the Canes against the Force this year, he looked significantly bigger than James Blackwell.
https://www.wellingtonlions.co.nz/news/news-single/wellington-lions-sign-three-up-and-comers
