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Mills Albert Wellington Lions look to lock away the Jonah Tali Lomu Memorial Trophy

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The Mills Albert Wellington Lions maintain their top of the table positioning after a close win against Bay of Plenty in the Capital last weekend.  

 

Wellington Lions Head Coach Alando Soakai has named his side to take on Counties-Manukau as the team looks to lock away the Jonah ‘Tali’ Lomu Memorial Trophy challenge. Lomu played for both Wellington and Counties Manukau before his tragic passing in 2015.

 

The front pack sees a few changes, with Leni Apisai and Siale Lauaki returning to the starting lineup. Dominic Ropeti also moves back into the fold to start at lock alongside Caleb Delaney. No changes to a strong loose forward trio.

 

After an impressive hit out against the Steamers, Stanley Solomon will run out to start on the wing, marking the only shift to a steady backline.

 

A familiar lineup on the bench, with Filo Paulo and Tom Maiava making their way back into rotation. Leon Tuiloma looks set to run out for a potential debut, after a strong start to the season in the development squad.

 

The Mills Albert Wellington Lions head to Pukekohe to play Counties Manukau at Navigation Homes Stadium on Friday, kick-off at 7.05pm.

 

 Wellington Lions squad to take on Counties-Manukau:

  1. Xavier Numia – Oriental-Rongotai
  2. Leni Apisai – Paremata-Plimmerton
  3. Siale Lauaki – Tawa
  4. Dominic Ropeti – Oriental-Rongotai
  5. Caleb Delany – Old Boys University
  6. Brad Shields – VC- Petone
  7. Peter Lakai - Petone
  8. Jeremiah Avei-Collins – Northern United
  9. Nui Muriwai - Waikato
  10. Jackson Garden-Bachop – Northern United
  11. Stanley Solomon - Petone
  12. Peter Umaga-Jensen – C - Wainuiomata
  13. Riley Higgins - Petone
  14. Julian Savea – Oriental-Rongotai
  15. Tjay Clarke - Petone
  16. Leon Tuiloma* - Upper Hutt Rams
  17. Yota Kamimori – Stokes Valley
  18. PJ Sheck - Tawa
  19. Filo Paulo – Hutt Old Boys Marist
  20. Matolu Petaia - Tawa
  21. Kyle Preston – Old Boys University
  22. Callum Harkin – Old Boys University
  23. Tom Maiava – Oriental-Rongotai

*Debut

 

Players unavailable: Akira Ieremia, Harry Press, Hugo Plummer, Losi Filipo, Sione Halalilo, Kazuki Kato, Du’Plessis Kirifi, Penieli Poasa

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