Horowhenua-Kapiti and South Canterbury will be the Wellington Lions’ two Heartland Championship Ranfurly Shield challengers this season, ahead of the National Provincial Championship starting in August. The Lions will defend the Ranfurly Shield on the road in Levin against Horowhenua-Kapiti on Wednesday 12 July. They will then host Heartland Championship Meads Cup
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