Rugby: Hammett keen to make his mark

Mark Hammett. Photo / Getty Images

New Hurricanes coach Mark Hammett is keen to stamp his mark on the game plan at the Super 15 franchise.

The Canes kick-off their pre-season schedule with a match against the Chiefs in Mangatainoka on Saturday.

Hammett says he hopes to see a more organised Hurricanes side in 2011 than in recent years but one that doesn't curb it's natural attacking instincts.

He says despite being back in training he's unlikely to use any of their All Blacks against the Chiefs but rather ease them in against the Blues the following week.

Hurricanes squad to face Chiefs:

1. John Schwalger
2. Laurence Corlett
3. Michael Bent
4. James Broadhurst
5. Jason Eaton
6. Faifili Levave
7. Jack Lam
8. Rodney So'oialo
9. Tyson Keats
10. Daniel Kirkpatrick
11. Andre Taylor
12. Jayden Hayward
13. Alapati Leiua
14. Julian Savea
15. Charlie Ngatai

Reserves
16. Dane Coles (Jersey 16)
17. Ma'afu Fia (Jersey 24)
18. Jacob Ellison (Jersey 25)
19. Anthony Perenise (Jersey 17)
20. Reg Goodes (Jersey 1)
21. Jeremy Thrush (Jersey 4)
22. Bryn Evans (Jersey 18)
23. Victor Vito (Jersey 23)
24. Mike Coman (Jersey 19)
25. Scott Fuglistaller (Jersey 7)
26. Chris Eaton (Jersey 9)
27. TJ Perenara (Jersey 20)
28. Aaron Cruden (Jersey 10)
29. Beauden Barrett (Jersey 22)
30. Richard Buckman (Jersey 21)

- NEWSTALK ZB