Rugby: Nonu to bring up 150 games

Ma'a Nonu is set for a milestone on Friday night. Photo / Getty

Ma'a Nonu will become only the fourth man to reach 150 Super Rugby caps on Friday night when the Hurricanes host the Stormers at Westpac Stadium in Wellington.

Nonu will follow in the footsteps of Keven Mealamu, Corey Flynn and Nathan Sharpe in reaching the milestone.

The second-five has played a majority of his career with the Hurricanes but has also had stops at the Blues and the Highlanders.

Hurricanes coach Chris Boyd has named a full-strength side to meet the Stormers after a collection of All Blacks missed last week's victory over the Melbourne Rebels.

Pivot Beauden Barrett has returned, alongside wing Julian Savea and prop Ben Franks.

Exciting fullback Nehe Milner-Skudder has returned in the No 15 jumper after impressing in his cameo off the bench last week where he scored two tries. Midfielder Rey Lee-Lo has joined the bench.

"We've got a lot of respect for the Stormers," Hurricanes assistant coach John Plumtree said. "They've been a top side for a long period of time."

The Stormers were beaten 39-21 by the Highlanders in Dunedin on Saturday night and have won four from six this year.

The Hurricanes have won their opening six games of the season and lead the Super Rugby standings.

After hosting the Stormers this week they have the bye.

Hurricanes: Nehe Milner-Skudder, Cory Jane, Conrad Smith (captain), Ma'a Nonu, Julian Savea, Beauden Barrett, TJ Perenara, Victor Vito, Callum Gibbins, Brad Shields, James Broadhurst, Jeremy Thrush, Ben Franks, Motu Matu'u, Reggie Goodes. Reserves: Brayden Mitchell, Ben May, Chris Eves, Mark Abbott, Adam Hill, Chris Smylie, Rey Lee-Lo, James Marshall