For the eighth time in 20 years, the Wellington Lions have fallen short at the final hurdle of the National Provincial Championship, beaten 14-31 by the Tasman Mako in the Premiership final on Saturday evening. The Lions had their chances to push the Mako close and perhaps press on for the
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