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    Wellington openside flanker Du'Plessis Kirifi has been thrust straight back into the starting line-up as captain for tomorrow's NPC quarter-final against Counties-Manukau in the capital

    Wellington openside flanker Du'Plessis Kirifi has been thrust straight back into the starting line-up as captain for tomorrow's NPC quarter-final against Counties-Manukau in the capital


    Kirifi has been sidelined for months and didn't expect to be leading the Lions' hunt for the title.



    TJ Perenara has been named in the reserves for what should be his last hurrah at provincial level before heading to Japan and Europe with the All Blacks.

    NPC COVERAGE WITH GALLAGHER INSURANCE. PROUD PARTNERS OF PROVINCIAL RUGBY.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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    Entertainment:
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    Sir Elton John has endured a "challenging" 15 months since losing sight in his right eye 20:32

    National:
    ‘It’s wanting to know that makes us matter’: how Tom Stoppard made us all philosophers 20:17

    National:
    Best books of 2025: our experts share their picks 20:07

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    Entertainment:
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