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It’s an all-New Zealand blockbuster as the Hurricanes look to continue their undefeated start to 2023 against the Blues. Join The Roar for live scores and rolling coverage from 5:05pm (AEDT).
New Zealand under-20 international Peter Lakai will replace suspended No. 8 Ardie Savea against the Blues.
Former Crusaders playmaker Brett Cameron will make his Hurricanes debut and Devan Flanders replaces Brayden Iose.
All Blacks hooker Dane Coles takles over from Savea who was rubbed out for one week for his throat-slitting gesture against the Rebels.
The Blues have made just one change despite their loss to the Brumbies last week and that was injury enforced with AJ Lam replacing Mark Telea, who suffered a head knock.
The bench sees Alex Hodgman coming in to replace Ofa Tuungafasi as backup loosehead after the All Blacks prop also suffered a head knock in the 25-20 defeat to the Brumbies.
Game information
Venue: Sky Stadium, Wellington Kick-off: 5:05pm (AEDT) Streaming:Stan Sport Betting: Hurricanes $2.60, Blues $1.50 – odds via PlayUp
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Teams
Hurricanes (1-15): Xavier Numia, Dane Coles, Tyrel Lomax, James Blackwell, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Devan Flanders, Du’Plessis Kirifi, Peter Lakai, Cameron Roigard, Brett Cameron, Salesi Rayasi, Jordie Barrett, Billy Proctor, Julian Savea, Josh Moorby.
