Willie Ripia the next cab of the rank for winless Lions
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Former Taranaki and Bay of Plenty first five-eighth Willie Ripia has been called in to the Wellington Lions as they prepare to face Tasman at Westpac Stadium on Sunday.
Ripia, who was part of the Highlanders Super Rugby squad this season, is the fifth first five-eighth picked by the winless Lions in 2014.
Ricki Flutey, Fa'atonu Fili, Chase Tiatia and Jackson Garden-Bachop have all come and gone in the number 10 jersey in Welligton's horror campaign.
"Some of our less experienced players have certainly stepped up this season, but the reality is, that 10 jersey has been an issue.
We felt…
Ripia, who was part of the Highlanders Super Rugby squad this season, is the fifth first five-eighth picked by the winless Lions in 2014.
Ricki Flutey, Fa'atonu Fili, Chase Tiatia and Jackson Garden-Bachop have all come and gone in the number 10 jersey in Welligton's horror campaign.
"Some of our less experienced players have certainly stepped up this season, but the reality is, that 10 jersey has been an issue.
We felt…
