New Hurricanes get their first start against the Force
TJ Perenara smiling for the camera during their victory over the MTN Lions. Photo by Bruce Taylor / Rugby15
The Hurricanes have announced their team for the last match of their overseas tour against the Force this Friday in Perth.
The line-up sees two new faces get their first start in the Hurricanes jersey. Jeffery Toomaga-Allen will start at tighthead prop and TJ Perenara at halfback after both making two appearances from the bench so far this season.
The only other changes to this week’s line up are Julian Savea makes his first start on the wing since injuring his shoulder in the pre-season game against the Crusaders and Michael Bent will be on the bench.
Tim Bateman has come through training this week despite carrying a hamstring strain and is fit to start this Friday but Alapati Leiua, also with a hamstring strain, has returned to New Zealand for treatment in a bid to be available for selection against the Highlanders.
Kick-off for this round 3 Investec Super Rugby match is Friday 13:05 CAT in Perth
The Hurricanes team is as follows:
1. Ben May, 2. Dane Coles, 3. Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, 4. Jeremy Thrush, 5. Jason Eaton, 6. Faifili Levave, 7. Jack Lam , 8. Victor Vito, 9. TJ Perenara, 10. Beauden Barrett, 11. Julian Savea, 12. Tim Bateman, 13. Conrad Smith (Captain), 14. Cory Jane, 15. Andre Taylor
Reserves: 16. Motu Matu’u, 17. Michael Bent, 18. James Broadhurst, 19. Brad Shields, 20. Chris Eaton, 21. Daniel Kirkpatrick, 22. Charlie Ngatai
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