Rugby: Jane cleared, Weepu stays on bench

Cory Jane is back at fullback for the Hurricanes’ match against the Sharks. Photo / Getty Images

Cory Jane has been named in the Hurricanes starting line up for their Super 14 rugby match against the Sharks in Wellington on Saturday after being ruled fit this morning.

Jane sat out last week's 19-18 loss to the Bulls in Pretoria after suffering a head knock in the previous week's game against the Stormers, with Andre Taylor playing at fullback.

After being cleared of concussion today, Jane returns to fullback while Taylor replaces rookie Alapati Leiua on the wing.

Tyson Keats' form against the Bulls has seen him retain his place at halfback ahead of All Black halfback Piri Weepu who remains on the reserve bench.

Hurricanes
Cory Jane, Tamati Ellison, Conrad Smith, Ma'a Nonu, Andre Taylor, Willie Ripia, Tyson Keats, Rodney So'oialo, Karl Lowe, Victor Vito, Michael Paterson, Jeremy Thrush, Neemia Tialata, Andrew Hore (captain), John Schwalger.

Reserves: Dane Coles, Jacob Ellison, Bryn Evans, Nick Crosswell, Piri Weepu, Aaron Cruden, David Smith.

- NZPA