Hurricanes Development team announced to face Crusader Knights

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Region’s Young Players Pull on ‘Canes Jersey

Players from the region’s Under 20 teams will get a taste of Super Rugby action when they join the Hurricanes Development side this weekend in their first game of the year.

Hurricanes CEO James Te Puni was delighted with the inclusion of so many players from across the regions.

“The Hurricanes franchise produces more talent than any other region which is credit to the provincial unions and Hurricanes youth development programme. To see these players alongside members of the Hurricanes squad on Saturday is fantastic for the development of those next Hurricanes players coming through.” said Te Puni.

There are seven under 20 players from across the regions represented – Tamati Samuels, Penikolo Latu from Hawke’s Bay, Mitch Brown from Taranaki, Nick Grogan, Tom Hughes, Jade Te Rure from Manawatu and Donald Brighouse from Wellington.

The Hurricanes Development team will face the Crusader Knights as a warm up ahead of the upcoming Pacific Rugby Cup starting later this month. The match will be played at Porirua Park with free entry for fans to watch.

Kick off this Saturday 9th march is at 1.30pm.

Media Note: The team’s captain’s run will finish at 12.45pm today. Coach Clark Laidlaw and players will be available for interview at that time. Please contact Bronwyn as soon as possible if you have a request.

The Hurricanes team is as follows:
1. Reggie Goodes
2. Ash Dixon
3. Chris Eves
4. Mark Reddish
5. Michael Allardice
6. Mitch Brown
7. Callum Gibbins
8. Mike Coman (c)
9. Samisoni Fisilau
10. Tusi Pisi
11. Penikolo Latu
12. Ope Peleseuma
13. Richard Buckman
14. Matt Proctor
15. Tamati Samuels

RESERVES
16. Nick Grogan
17. Donald Brighouse
18. Tom Hughes
19. Heiden Bedwell-Curtis
20. Papa Wharewera
21. Jade Te Rure
22. Seta Tamanivalu
23. Sione Lea