Beaten finalists in 2019, the Wellington Lions will be hoping to go one better this year and lift their first overall national title since 2000. Coach: Leo Crowley Home ground: Sky Stadium 2019: Second in Premiership (losing finalist) Talking points Du’Plessis Kirifi returns as captain of the Lions after leading the side to the final in 2019. At

With a new coach on board and plenty of local talent to call on, Otago are shaping as one of the key contenders in the Championship division for 2020. Coach: Tom Donnelly Home Ground: Forsyth Barr Stadium 2019: Third in Championship Talking points There will be no shortage of pride in the Otago jersey this

Bolstered by home ground talent and players with plenty of Investec Super Rugby experience, North Harbour have named a squad that will cause no shortage of problems to all comers in 2020. Coach: Kieran Keane Home ground: North Harbour Stadium 2019: Fifth in the Premiership Talking points History and homegrown roots loom large in North