Du’Plessis Kirifi to play second five-eighths for Wellington

Wednesday 5 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 5 Aug, 6:27pm

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All Blacks loose forward Du’Plessis Kirifi will move to the midfield for Wellington's NPC match against Auckland. The specialist openside flanker is set to start at second five-eighths during the round two clash in Auckland this Saturday.

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1. NZ HeraldWed 5 Aug, 4:00pm

   All Blacks: Du’Plessis Kirifi named at second five-eighths for Wellington in NPC clash in Auckland (opens in new tab)

2. StuffWed 5 Aug, 6:27pm

   Another hybrid? Du'Plessis Kirifi, the most unlucky player not to be in South Africa, has a new position (opens in new tab)