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  •   Home > News > National > Christchurch

    A great start to the NPC for Canterbury ... but not such a good one for the champions

    A great start to the NPC for Canterbury ... but not such a good one for the champions


    Wellington's title defence is off to a rocky start with a 33-15 defeat to the visitors at Porirua Park.

    It was 7-all at halftime, Canterbury dominating to end up with five tries to the Lions' two.

    New captain Cullen Grace is pleased with his side's application.



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