October 2020 – Page 3

Aisle be Back: All Blacks v Australia Bledisloe #2

by clubrugby - October 16, 2020October 19, 2020

By Kevin McCarthy I knew Ian Foster was rubbish. I knew Dave Rennie is a genius. Welcome to the world of the hot take, where a limited amount of data is a boon not a bane. At the other extent is the quote by a Chinese leader about what difference the French

Stat Attack: Key match for the Lions against North Harbour this weekend

by clubrugby - October 14, 2020October 16, 2020

Above: Wellington Lions captain Du’Plessis in action against North Harbour in their match two years ago. So far in 2020 he is the only player to have been on the field for every minute played (405). Last year he also started every match (12) and was only substituted three times:

Short Passes 12 October (news in briefs and happenings)

by clubrugby - October 12, 2020October 13, 2020

Above: Alex Fidow scores a cheeky try for the Wellington Lions on Saturday. More photos from this game HERE UPDATED: It's been 19 years and 356 days since the Wellington Lions last won the National Provincial Championship Premiership [Division 1 title]. Following two consecutive last-gasp losses to South Island rivals Canterbury and

Aisle be Back: Bledisloe #1 in Wellington

All Blacks

by clubrugby - October 9, 2020October 16, 2020

By Kevin McCarthy What more can a poor boy do? Ian Foster’s no more able to solve the talent glut at first-five than any other coach. So its Jordie as a converted wing to allow Richie M at first-five and his bro at fullback. We all know Jordie’s been stellar at fullback this

Mike Gibson Memorial Trophy on the line for Lions against Otago

by clubrugby - October 7, 2020September 8, 2022

A hat-trick for Wes Goosen last year against Otago, and seven tries in four games against them. Stat attack below by Peter Marriott. It's a match dripping in history and Wellington will also be defending a coveted trophy when they play Otago this coming Sunday at Wellington Stadium. When Otago and Wellington met