Wellington has turned around a three point half time defecit to beat neighbour Manawatu 42-15.
Australian import Nic Stirzaker scored two first half tries to give Manawatu a 15-12 lead, but the Lions captain Victor Vito says a stern half time talk from coach Chris Boyd helped the home side run in three unanswered second half tries.
Wellington 42 (Ross Filipo 2, Joe Hill, Tim Bateman, Afa Fa'atau tries; Lima Sopoaga 4 con, 3 pen)
Manawatu 15 (Nic Stirzaker 2 tries; Nate George pen, con)
