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Du'Plessis Kirifi Makes Shock Switch to Midfield for Wellington

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Wellington have thrown a curveball at old foes Auckland ahead of Saturday's NPC showdown, naming All Black Du'Plessis Kirifi at inside centre.
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Another hybrid? Du'Plessis Kirifi, the most unlucky player not to be in South Africa, has a new position

In a selection shocker, the specialist openside flanker will start in the midfield for Wellington in Saturday’s NPC clash against Auckland.

·Wellington, New Zealand
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Snubbed All Black makes surprise positional switch

Overlooked All Blacks loose forward Du’Plessis Kirifi has a chance to prove his versality after being named at second five-eighths for Wellington’s NPC clash...

·Auckland, New Zealand
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Du'Plessis Kirifi makes shock switch to midfield for Wellington

Wellington have thrown a curveball at old foes Auckland ahead of Saturday's NPC showdown, naming All Black Du'Plessis Kirifi at inside centre.

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rugbypass.com broke the news on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
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