Welsh football club Wrexham AFC is set to come to Wellington for the first time in the team's history.

The touring side will play against Melbourne Victory on 11 July and Sydney FC on 15 July - before facing off against the Phoenix on 19 July.

Wrexham FC CEO Michael Williamson joined Piney to discuss the tour - and whether part of the hit Disney series will be filmed over there.

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Welsh football club Wrexham AFC is set to come to Wellington for the first time in the team's history.
The touring side will play against Melbourne Victory on 11 July and Sydney FC on 15 July - before facing off against the Phoenix on 19 July.
Wrexham FC CEO Michael Williamson joined Piney to discuss the tour - and whether part of the hit Disney series will be filmed over there.
LISTEN TO THE FULL INTERVIEW

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Michael Williamson: Wrexham FC CEO on the side coming to Wellington to play against the Phoenix

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New Zealand Rugby is acknowledging an ongoing shortage of specialist front rowers at a club level. 

Some clubs are even struggling to field teams due to a lack of props and hookers available to them. 

NZR’s Head of Rugby Participation and Development, Mike Hester told Piney it’s unfortunately not a new problem.  

He says it’s one they’ve faced for some years now, and they’re doing some work in both the short and long term to try and address it. 

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New Zealand Rugby is acknowledging an ongoing shortage of specialist front rowers at a club level.&nbsp;
Some clubs are even struggling to field teams due to a lack of props and hookers available to them.&nbsp;
NZR’s Head of Rugby Participation and Development, Mike Hester told Piney it’s unfortunately not a new problem. &nbsp;
He says it’s one they’ve faced for some years now, and they’re doing some work in both the short and long term to try and address it.&nbsp;
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Mike Hester: New Zealand Rugby Head of Participation and Development on the shortage of specialist front rowers at a club level

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James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined D'Arcy to discuss the Warriors' weekend victory over the Raiders.

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James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined D'Arcy to discuss the Warriors' weekend victory over the Raiders.
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James McOnie: The Crowd Goes Wild host on the Warriors' victory over the Raiders and the ongoing NRL season

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The Blues will look to utilise the talents of their backline as they clash with their rivals Moana Pasifika this afternoon.

Caleb Clarke scored a hat-trick in their win over the Crusaders last weekend, while first-five Beuden Barrett was also instrumental in their win. 

Blues fullback Cole Forbes joined D'Arcy to discuss.

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The Blues will look to utilise the talents of their backline as they clash with their rivals Moana Pasifika this afternoon.
Caleb Clarke scored a hat-trick in their win over the Crusaders last weekend, while first-five Beuden Barrett was also instrumental in their win.&nbsp;
Blues fullback Cole Forbes joined D'Arcy to discuss.
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Cole Forbes: Blues fullback ahead of the clash against Moana Pasifika

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Michael Williamson: Wrexham FC CEO on the side coming to Wellington to play against the Phoenix

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