Hurricanes announce team to play Blues

The Hurricanes team was named today to play the Blues in their pre-season Super 12 rugby match in Hastings on Friday.

Team:
Shannon Paku, Lome Fa'atau, Ma'a Nonu, Tane Tuipulotu, Hosea Gear, Jimmy Gopperth, Issac Boss, Thomas Waldrom, Scott Waldrom, Chris Masoe, Paul Tito, Ross Kennedy, Neemia Tialata, Andrew Hore (captain), Joe McDonnell.

Reserves: Brent Ward, Conrad Smith, Tana Umaga, Lifeimi Mafi, Piri Weepu, Rodney So'oialo, Ben Herring, Kristian Ormsby, John Schwalger, Tony Penn, Joe Ward.

- NZPA