It will be the Hurricanes' new signings that will take centre stage when the team takes on the Crusaders in a Super 15 pre-season match at Eketahuna tomorrow.
Eleven players will make their Hurricanes debut and they will be keen to make an impression on coaches Chris Boyd and John Plumtree. The Wellington-based side will be without seven of their All Blacks and the injured lock James Broadhurst and hooker Motu Matu'u.
Perhaps the most interesting of the newcomers will be former Melbourne Rebels fullback Jason Woodward who will start on the wing. The fullback position will be be taken by Manawatu's Nehe Milner-Skudder, who made a huge impression with his counter-attacking skills on the provincial scene last season.
Super 15, of course, is a different kettle of fish but there are many who are expecting Milner-Skudder to be one of the Hurricanes standouts in 2015.
Another Manawatu representative, halfback Jamie Booth, has been named as the reserve halfback behind Frae Wilson and seems sure to get some match time. Other backs who are still unknown quantities at the higher level include Auckland wing Vince Aso, first-five Otere Black and midfielder Willis Halaholo.