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Ruben Love returns to 1st XV as Hurricanes make 7 changes for Brumbies

Ruben Love of the Hurricanes talks to a teammate during the round three Super Rugby Pacific match between Hurricanes and Blues at Sky Stadium, on March 09, 2024, in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

The Hurricanes have once again made a raft of changes to their starting side as they prepare to take on the Brumbies in a Saturday afternoon blockbuster in Canberra as part of ANZAC Round.

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After getting the better of the always-tough Fijian Drua with a clinical performance in Suva last time out, the Hurricanes have switched their focus to the team’s 400th Super Rugby match.

Coach Clark Dermody has made seven changes to the run-on side. Xavier Numia, Tyrel Lomax, Caleb Delany, Brayden Iose, Brett Cameron and Ruben Love all return to the First XV.

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      Peter Umaga-Jensen is also set for his first start of the season after being named at outside centre as a replacement for the Canes’ consistent No. 13 Billy Proctor.

      The Hurricanes battled the heat in Suva last week as they overcame a tough Drua outfit in Suva. This time, they’ll need to brace for cold conditions against a hungry Brumbies side.

      “I was pleased with our prep for this week, the way the players and management have been able to adapt as we prepare for a new challenge each week,” Laidlaw said in a statement.

      The Brumbies are third on the Super Rugby Pacific standings but will be eager to make amends after falling 46-7 in a disastrous defeat to the Blues at Auckland’s Eden Park last weekend.

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      Preparing for this challenge, the Canes have gone with the front row trio of Xavier Numia, James O’Reilly and Tyrel Lomax. Caleb Delany and Isaia Walker-Leawere round out the tight five.

      Captain Brad Shields partners Du’Plessis Kirifi and Brayden Iose in the loose forwards, while TJ Perenara and Brett Cameron will look to link the forwards and backs as the halves.

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      Last 5 Meetings

      Wins
      3
      Draws
      0
      Wins
      2
      Average Points scored
      31
      29
      First try wins
      20%
      Home team wins
      80%

      Jordie Barrett will combine with Peter Umaga-Jensen in the midfield, while Salesi Rayasi, Kini Naholo and Ruben Love have been selected as the three outside backs.

      As part of this ANZAC Round clash between the capital cities, the Hurricanes will lay a wreath at the New Zealand Memorial in Canberra on Friday.

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      “It’s a real honour for us to be invited to lay a wreath there,” Laidlaw explained. “It’s important for us to recognise and remember those lives lost and to continue the legacy of service.”

      The Hurricanes highly anticipated meeting with the ACT Brumbies at Canberra’ GIO Stadium will get underway at 4:35 pm NZT on Saturday.

      Hurricanes team to take on Brumbies

      1. Xavier Numia
      2. James O’Reilly
      3. Tyrel Lomax
      4. Caleb Delany
      5. Isaia Walker-Leawere
      6. Brad Shields (c)
      7. Du’Plessis Kirifi
      8. Brayden Iose
      9. TJ Perenara
      10. Brett Cameron
      11. Salesi Rayasi
      12. Jordie Barrett
      13. Peter Umaga-Jensen
      14. Kini Naholo
      15. Ruben Love

      Replacements

      1. Raymond Tuputupu
      2. Tevita Mafileo
      3. Pasilio Tosi
      4. Ben Grant
      5. Peter Lakai
      6. Richard Judd
      7. Riley Higgins
      8. Bailyn Sullivan

      Unavailable: Asafo Aumua, Jacob Devery, TK Howden, Cam Roigard, James Tucker

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      JH 390 days ago

      Such a shame Roigard and Aumua picked up long term injuries, probably the two form players in the comp.


      Also, pretty sure Clarke Dermody isn’t their coach. Got it half right though.

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      Aggie 391 days ago

      Bar the injuries, it’s pretty much their top team …

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      Northandsouth 391 days ago

      They played at night in Suva last weekend and it’s an afternoon game forecast for 19 degrees in Canberra this weekend. Heat change is a non issue.

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