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    Brad Shields will captain the Wellington Lions in their NPC title defence

    Brad Shields will captain the Wellington Lions in their NPC title defence


    The veteran loose forward - and Hurricanes co-captain - succeeds new All Black Du'Plessis Kirifi who led the team for six seasons, including two titles.

    Shields says it's an honour to lead his hometown union.



    Wellington open their season hosting Canterbury at Porirua Park on Saturday afternoon.

    Elsewhere, Cullen Grace has been appointed Canterbury captain and former All Blacks halfback Finlay Christie will skipper Tasman.

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    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

     Other Rugby News
     07 Sep: Black Ferns coach Allan Bunting is adamant his charges have the big game experience to step up as the pressure gauge at the Rugby World Cup intensifies
     07 Sep: The All Blacks could receive a double boost to their halfback ranks ahead of the rematch against the Springboks in Wellington
     07 Sep: Not quite 'Masters of the Air' - but a much improved aerial attack from the All Blacks has helped them to a 24-17 win over the Springboks at Eden Park
     07 Sep: Coach Scott Robertson has praised the All Blacks' response to their bad day in Buenos Aires
     06 Sep: NPC leaders Canterbury are looking odds-on to make Southland's Ranfurly Shield reign a short one ... and win a sixth straight game
     06 Sep: Tonight's Rugby Championship blockbuster is about an hour away
     06 Sep: The All Blacks' backline general is preparing to load up the artillery for an aerial response to the Springboks, tonight at Eden Park
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     Rugby League:
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     Soccer:
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