Three-from-three to start the new NPC rugby season for Wellington

The Lions have scored two tries in the last 15 minutes to eventually overcome Manawatu 39-31 in Porirua.

Wellington veteran Julian Savea's told Sky Sport they weren't by what the Turbos brought to Jerry Collins Stadium.



In Dunedin - Otago erased a nine-point deficit going into the final quarter to clinch a 31-26 victory over Bay of Plenty.

Meanwhile - in the Farah Palmer Cup - wins for North Harbour, Manawatu and Otago to round out round three action.