Hurricanes v Reds

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Hurricanes

15 Jordie Barrett
14 Nehe Milner-Skudder
13 Matt Proctor
12 Peter Umaga-Jensen
11 Ben Lam
10 Beauden Barrett
9 TJ Perenara (c)
8 Blade Thomson
7 Ardie Savea
6 Reed Prinsep
5 Sam Lousi
4 Michael Fatialofa
3 Jeff Toomaga-Allen
2 Ricky Riccitelli
1 Toby Smith

Reserves
16 James O'Reilly
17 Chris Eves
18 Ben May
19 Vaea Fifita
20 Brad Shields
21 Jamie Booth
22 Jackson Garden-Bachop
23 Julian Savea

PERENARA TO CAPTAIN HURRICANES AGAINST THE REDS

Halfback TJ Perenara will return to the starting line-up for the Hurricanes and take over the captaincy against the Reds for their Investec Super Rugby match at Westpac Stadium on Friday night.

Despite having a month on the sidelines following a knee injury, Perenara showed he was more than ready to start for the Hurricanes after coming off the bench with great effect in the side's win over the Blues at Eden Park last round.

He will take over the captaincy from regular skipper Brad Shields who has been given an opportunity to come off the bench after starting an impressive 39 matches in a row for the Hurricanes.

Hurricanes head coach Chris Boyd has named a strong line-up to face the Reds as the squad tries to win its 10th match in a row in front of what is expected to be a bumper crowd at Westpac Stadium as 'club night' is celebrated.

Part of the celebrations will see fans get a unique chance to come on to the field and join the players before a photograph will be taken to mark the special occasion.

While the pack has had a bit of a reshuffle, the players Boyd has named have all got a healthy amount of Super Rugby experience.

That includes No 8 Blade Thomson who will get his first run-on this season while he will be accompanied in the loose forwards by Reed Prinsep and Ardie Savea.


The other change in the pack sees Michael Fatialofa return to the second row in place of Vaea Fifita who suffered a head knock early against the Blues. Fifita has, however, recovered and will take his place on the bench.


There will also be a debut for promising midfield back Peter Umaga-Jensen who has impressed with his attitude within the squad despite a lack of opportunities to date.

Fullback Jordie Barrett returns to the starting line-up after coming off the bench against the Blues with Nehe-Milner Skudder moving to the wing in place of Julian Savea.

Kick-off at Westpac Stadium is 7.35pm.

cgrant

Interesting and good looking team. I am eager to see what Umaga-Jensen can bring in midfield.

Duluth

Higginbotham is back in the team

Hamish Stewart, Filipo Daugunu, Samu Kerevi, Duncan Paia’aua, Jordan Petaia, Jono Lance, Ben Lucas, Scott Higginbotham (c), George Smith, Angus Scott-Young, Kane Douglas, Izack Rodda, Taniela Tupou, Brandon Paenga- Amosa, JP Smith.
Reserves: Andrew Ready, Sef Fa’agase, Ruan Smith, Harry Hockings, Liam Wright, Moses Sorovi, Izaia Perese, Aidan Toua.

Magpie_in_aus

@duluth said in Hurricanes v Reds:

Higginbotham is back in the team

Hamish Stewart, Filipo Daugunu, Samu Kerevi, Duncan Paia’aua, Jordan Petaia, Jono Lance, Ben Lucas, Scott Higginbotham (c), George Smith, Angus Scott-Young, Kane Douglas, Izack Rodda, Taniela Tupou, Brandon Paenga- Amosa, JP Smith.
Reserves: Andrew Ready, Sef Fa’agase, Ruan Smith, Harry Hockings, Liam Wright, Moses Sorovi, Izaia Perese, Aidan Toua.

Reds season is gone. He has decided not to use Quade but runs out Higgers and George Smith....that will set up next years depth really well...

antipodean

@duluth said in Hurricanes v Reds:

Higginbotham is back in the team

Well in case anyone thought they'd bounce back with a point to prove this week, that should set people straight.

raznomore

By rights we should be putting 3 figures on this team

taniwharugby

love this part:

There will also be a debut for promising midfield back Peter Umaga-Jensen who has impressed with his attitude within the squad despite a lack of opportunities to date.

No Quarter

@taniwharugby by all accounts attitude is what got Codie Taylor his AB callup ahead of certain other Hookers and he hasn't looked back.

taniwharugby

@no-quarter must be a Crusader thing, wasn't attitude at training a big thing with Hammett

Rancid Schnitzel

Shame they can't give Jordie a run at 12. Would be a perfect opportunity.

Have I ever mentioned that I think he's more of a 12?

footy01

Funny cause Jordie played 12 at school and Peter played 15 at school which was only 3 years ago for these boys

Bones

@rancid-schnitzel said in Hurricanes v Reds:

Shame they can't give Jordie a run at 12. Would be a perfect opportunity.

Have I ever mentioned that I think he's more of a 12?

Must be a helluva good 12, judging by him giving BFA a good nudge at fullback. Pity there's zero evidence...

Stargazer

@bones said in Hurricanes v Reds:

@rancid-schnitzel said in Hurricanes v Reds:

Shame they can't give Jordie a run at 12. Would be a perfect opportunity.

Have I ever mentioned that I think he's more of a 12?

Must be a helluva good 12, judging by him giving BFA a good nudge at fullback. Pity there's zero evidence...

Zero evidence of what? Jordie played at 12 for NZ U20s.

Bones

@stargazer said in Hurricanes v Reds:

@bones said in Hurricanes v Reds:

@rancid-schnitzel said in Hurricanes v Reds:

Shame they can't give Jordie a run at 12. Would be a perfect opportunity.

Have I ever mentioned that I think he's more of a 12?

Must be a helluva good 12, judging by him giving BFA a good nudge at fullback. Pity there's zero evidence...

Zero evidence of what? Jordie played at 12 for NZ U20s.

Well gosh. Colour me convinced then. SBW who?

Stargazer

@bones I genuinely asked a question. What did you mean with zero evidence of what, because I thought this was only about tonight's game. I think it would have been interesting to see how he'd do at 12 for the Canes. What does that have to do with SBW?

Rancid Schnitzel

@stargazer said in Hurricanes v Reds:

@bones said in Hurricanes v Reds:

@rancid-schnitzel said in Hurricanes v Reds:

Shame they can't give Jordie a run at 12. Would be a perfect opportunity.

Have I ever mentioned that I think he's more of a 12?

Must be a helluva good 12, judging by him giving BFA a good nudge at fullback. Pity there's zero evidence...

Zero evidence of what? Jordie played at 12 for NZ U20s.

@Bones Wtf? He played there for the U21s and Canterbury. Zero evidence my arse.

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https://twitter.com/HamishBidwell/status/997376086412476418

Donsteppa

The Hurricanes look like the Chiefs.

Rapido

@donsteppa said in Hurricanes v Reds:

The Hurricanes look like the Chiefs.

and the Highlanders

Stockcar86

@rapido said in Hurricanes v Reds:

@donsteppa said in Hurricanes v Reds:

The Hurricanes look like the Chiefs.

and the Highlanders

and JTA is wearing Crusaders headgear

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