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    The Wellington Phoenix will return to face the team that it finally went right against, when they face the Brisbane Roar in football's A-League

    The Wellington Phoenix will return to face the team that it finally went right against, when they face the Brisbane Roar in football's A-League


    The 'Nix picked up their first win of the season against the Roar in November and have since added a further five victories as part of a nine-game unbeaten run.

    Captain Steven Taylor says they've had a bit of luck go their way since the Brisbane result.



    Kick off from Brisbane's at 7pm.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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