Mills Albert Wellington Lions name side for Southland clash
After an incredible start to the season, the Mills Albert Wellington Lions head into storm week unbeaten.
The Lions go head-to-head with Southland at Porirua Park this weekend and look to earn their 18th consecutive win against the side.
Wellington Lions Head Coach Alando Soakai has named his side, with some familiar faces returning to the starting lineup.
No changes to the front row this week, after a spectacular showing against Canterbury. Filo Paulo returns to the forward pack, with Hugo Plummer providing impact off the bench.
Jackson Garden-Bachop moves back into the fold to start at first-five, with Callum Harkin coming off the bench. Matt Proctor returns from injury, and partners with Stanley Solomon who earns his first start on the wing.
Oriental-Rongotai Winger, Tom Maiava, is set to earn his debut off the bench.
The Mills Albert Wellington Lions take on Southland in Round 5 of the Bunnings Warehouse NPC this Saturday, 2.05pm at Porirua Park.
Wellington Lions team to take on Southland Stags:
- Xavier Numia – Oriental-Rongotai
- Leni Apisai – Paremata-Plimmerton
- Siale Lauaki - Tawa
- Filo Paulo – Hutt Old Boys Marist
- Caleb Delany – Old Boys University
- Brad Shields – VC- Petone
- Sione Halalilo – Oriental-Rongotai
- Peter Lakai - Petone
- Kyle Preston – Old Boys University
- Jackson Garden-Bachop – Northern United
- Matt Proctor – Oriental-Rongotai
- Riley Higgins - Petone
- Peter Umaga-Jensen – C - Wainuiomata
- Stanley Solomon - Petone
- Tjay Clarke - Petone
- Penieli Poasa – Oriental-Rongotai
- Yota Kamimori – Stokes Valley
- PJ Sheck - Tawa
- Hugo Plummer - Tawa
- Dominic Ropeti – Oriental-Rongotai
- Nui Muriwai - Waikato
- Callum Harkin – Old Boys University
- Tom Maiava* – Oriental-Rongotai
*Debut
Unavailable for selection:
Losi Filipo, Kazuki Kato, Du’Plessis Kirifi, Mitch McLeod, Senio Sanele, Julian Savea.