Head Coach Jason Holland has named his side for Saturday’s preseason clash against the Crusaders, which will be played behind closed doors at Jack Reid Park, Arrowtown. 

Players will be looking to impress ahead of the Hurricanes season opener against the Crusaders on February 19th. 

“We’re still not 100% on who our best 23 are to play Round 1, so there is still opportunity for the guys to put their best foot forward this weekend and nab that jersey,” said Hurricanes Head Coach, Jason Holland.  

“There is a hell of a lot of competition here and we’re definitely open to seeing who performs. We’re keen to see how the guys go on the weekend.”  

Latecomer Reed Prinsep will make an appearance during the last 20 minutes, after completing 5 days in isolation before coming back into the fold. James Blackwell will get the opportunity to captain the team. 

Match Details: Hurricanes pre-season match two against the Crusaders is 5pm, Saturday, 12 February, at Jack Reid Park, Arrowtown. Media wishing to attend should contact Hurricanes Match Manager, Johnny Schmitt, on +64 21 535 408 

1 Pouri Rakete-Stones 
2 Jacob Devery 
3 Tevita Mafileo 
4 James Blackwell [c] 
5 Caleb Delany 
6 Devan Flanders 
7 Du'Plessis Kirifi 
8 Brayden Iose 
9 Jamie Booth 
10 Jackson Garden-Bachop 
11 Salesi Rayasi 
12 Peter Umaga-Jensen 
13 Billy Proctor 
14 Josh Moorby 
15 Ruben Love 

REPLACEMENTS: 

16. Siua Maile 
17. Xavier Numia 
18. Alex Fidow 
19. Ben May 
20. Ofa Tauatevalu 
21. Justin Sangster 
22. Te Kamaka (TK) Howden 
23. Shamus Hurley-Langton 
24. Reed Prinsep 
25. Logan Henry 
26. Aidan Morgan 
27. Leroy Carter 
28. Julian Savea 
29. Bailyn Sullivan 
30. Nehe Milner-Skudder