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Hurricanes
17
Match Complete
Chiefs
33
76 | D. McKenzie | |||
66 | D. McKenzie | |||
64 | D. McKenzie | |||
63 | C. Ratima | |||
59 | D. McKenzie | |||
47 | D. McKenzie | |||
46 | P. G. Sowakula | |||
J. Barrett | 28 | |||
C. Roigard | 28 | |||
27 | D. McKenzie | |||
J. Barrett | 19 | |||
J. Barrett | 12 | |||
D. Flanders | 11 | |||
8 | D. Rona |
2 | Tries | 4 | ||
2 | Conversions | 2 | ||
1 | Penalty Goals | 3 | ||
0 | Field Goals | 0 |
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The Hurricanes have named one-Test All Blacks midfielder Peter Umaga-Jensen to partner Jordie Barrett in the midfield for their highly anticipated, top of the table clash with the Chiefs in Wellington. Join The Roar for live coverage from 12.35pm AEST, with the game brought forward from its original kick off time due to a lighting issue at Sky Stadium.
Aidan Morgan will start at fly-half, with Brett Cameron sidelined with injury.
Up front, Asafo Aumua starts at prop with Dane Coles to come off the bench.
The Chiefs meanwhile have named one of their strongest sides this year, with Pita Gus Sowakula returning to the backrow alongside Sam Cane and Luke Jacobson.
Damian McKenzie will wear the No.10 jersey, with Shaun Steven named at fullback.
Game information
Venue: Sky Stadium, Wellington
Kick-off: 12.35pm (AEST)
Streaming: Stan Sport
Betting: Hurricanes $2.02, Chiefs $1.80 – odds via PlayUp
Teams
Hurricanes (1-15): Xavier Numia, Asafo Aumua, Tyrel Lomax, James Blackwell, Dominic Bird, Devan Flanders, Du’Plessis Kirifi, Ardie Savea (c), Cameron Roigard, Aidan Morgan, Salesi Rayasi, Jordie Barrett, Peter Umaga-Jensen, Julian Savea, Josh Moorby
Replacements: Dane Coles, Tevita Mafileo, Pasilio Tosi, TK Howden, Brayden Iose, Peter Lakai, Jamie Booth, Harry Godfrey.
Chiefs (1-15): Aidan Ross, Samisoni Taukei’aho, George Dyer, Brodie Retallick, Tupou Vaa’i, Pita Gus Sowakula, Sam Cane (co-capt), Luke Jacobson, Brad Weber (co-capt), Damian McKenzie, Etene Nanai-Seturo, Rameka Poihipi, Daniel Rona, Emoni Narawa, Shaun StevensonAdvertisement
Replacements: Bradley Slater, Ollie Norris, John Ryan, Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Samipeni Finau, Cortez Ratima, Bryn Gatland, Peniasi Malimali.
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