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Wellington Lions Aim for Victory Against Waikato Streak

8/7/2025

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The Wellington Lions are set to clash with Waikato in the National Provincial Championship, determined to extend their winning streak. After a thrilling 29-24 victory in last year's semi-finals, the Lions, boasting 28 wins in 48 matches against Waikato, look to key players like Losi Filipo, fresh off a hat-trick, and Jackson Garden-Bachop, on the verge of a scoring milestone.

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The Wellington Lions are set to clash with Waikato in the National Provincial Championship, determined to extend their winning streak. After a thrilling 29-24 victory in last year's semi-finals, the Lions, boasting 28 wins in 48 matches against Waikato, look to key players like Losi Filipo, fresh off a hat-trick, and Jackson Garden-Bachop, on the verge of a scoring milestone.