Wellington Lions v Auckland some numbers and stats

Each week throughout the NPC, Hurricanes and Wellington statistician Peter Marriott will provide the numbers and statistics, records and happenings that you need to know about the game that has just played. Next up is the Wellington v Auckland fifth round match from Porirua Park this past Sunday. Round 5 v Auckland: Won 36-17 Wellington and Auckland...

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