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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.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

     Other National News
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     02 Jan: A teenager stuck in strong waters around New Plymouth has safely made it back to shore
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     02 Jan: Police are investigating an unexplained death in the suburb of Devonport on Auckland's North Shore
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     Business:
    Horowhenua District Council's providing financial assistance for locals impacted by last Sunday's severe weather 18:56

     Environment:
    Crans-Montana ski resort fire witnesses recall how the tragic blaze unfolded 18:46

     Environment:
    Parts of the North Island should brace for thunderstorms tonight 18:36

     International:
    Walking with Moai: Unlocking the mysteries of Easter Island stone statues 18:07

     Soccer:
    The Wellington Phoenix are striving to keep calm as their tough season approaches make-or-break time 18:06

     Cricket:
    A washout in the men's Twenty20 Super Smash game between Auckland and Wellington at Eden Park outer oval 17:56

     Soccer:
    Embattled Wellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano is expecting his players to fire up this weekend 17:27

     Cricket:
    Outgoing Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja has let rip at how he was covered in the mainstream media during his test career 17:26

     Accident and Emergency:
    A teenager stuck in strong waters around New Plymouth has safely made it back to shore 15:27

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