Wellington NPC squad named

The 2005 Wellington NPC rugby squad was named today.

Forwards:
Joe McDonnell (captain), Ben Herring, Tim Fairbrother, Neemia Tialata, Luke Mahoney, Kristian Ormsby, Ross Kennedy, Ross Filipo, Thomas Waldrom, John Schwalger, Mahonri Schwalger, Luke Andrews, Serge Lilo, Jeremy Thrush.

On All Blacks duty currently: Rodney So'oialo, Jerry Collins.

Apprentices: Faifili Levave, Ged Robinson

Backs:
Ma'a Nonu (vice-captain), Riki Flutey, Hosea Gear, Lome Fa'atau, Jimmy Gopperth, Roy Kinikinilau, Justin Wilson, Nigel Hunt, Shannon Paku, Tamati Ellison, Tane Tuipulotu, Cory Jane.

On All Blacks duty: Tana Umaga, Conrad Smith, Piri Weepu

Apprentice: Miah Nikora.

- NZPA