Overview
- The Hurricanes have confirmed their matchday 23 to host Moana Pasifika at Sky Stadium on Friday, with kickoff listed at 5:05pm AEDT by ESPN.
- Japanese lock Warner Dearns has been named to start and will make his Hurricanes and Super Rugby debut.
- Loose forward Arese Poliko and versatile forward Matolu Petaia are in line for first appearances from the bench.
- Head coach Clark Laidlaw said Ruben Love rolled his ankle and is expected to miss about four to six weeks.
- All Blacks Asafo Aumua and Peter Lakai start, Jordie Barrett captains, and Brett Cameron takes the No. 10 jersey in Love’s absence.