Wellington is set to embark on their much-anticipated 2010 campaign.  Tomorrow, Friday 16 July, a Wellington XV plays host to Manawatu at Porirua Park in the first pre-season match of the year.  Kick-off is set for 2pm with gates opening at 1pm. This is a gold-coin entry event so come make a small donation to the Northern United club and enjoy some great rugby.

 

The 2010 Vodafone Wellington Lions squad will be announced on Tuesday 20 July and is set to be an exciting blend of veteran leadership and young, raw talent.

 

Wellington XV v Manawatu

1) John Schwalger

2) Motu Matu'u

3) Neemia Tialata (c)

4) Jeremy Thrush

5) Daniel Ramsay

6) Mark Reddish

7) Scott Fuglistaller

8) Faifili Levave

9) Ruki Tipuna

10) Lima Sopoaga

11) Jason Woodward

12) Shaun Treeby

13) Alapati Leiua

14) Julian Savea

15) Apoua Stewart

 

Reserves:

16) Ged Robinson

17) David Te Moana

18) Adrian Barone

19) Shahn Eru

20) Frae Wilson

21) Hayden Cripps

22) Buxton Popoalii

23) Api Naikatini

24) Greg Leafoli

25) Charlie Ngatai