Hurricanes stick with winners

Hurricanes coach Colin Cooper will take the same team that started against the Waratahs last week into Saturday's Super 14 rugby final in Christchurch.

With centre Ma'a Nonu declaring himself fit for the game after earlier doubts over his hamstring injury, Cooper has stuck with his regular starters.

Hurricanes:

Isaia Toeava, Lome Fa'atau, Ma'a Nonu, Tana Umaga, Shannon Paku, David Holwell, Piri Weepu, Rodney So'oialo (captain), Chris Masoe, Jerry Collins, Jason Eaton, Paul Tito, Neemia Tialata, Andrew Hore, John Schwalger.

Reserves:

Luke Mahoney, Joe McDonnell, Luke Andrews, Thomas Waldrom, Brendan Haami, Jimmy Gopperth, Tamati Ellison.

- NZPA