Rugby: Representative trio to miss Hurricanes clash against Brumbies

A number of international stars have been left out of the Hurricanes squad to face the Brumbies this weekend.

Beauden Barrett, Ardie Savea and Brad Shields will both miss the clash after representing the All Blacks and England respectively in the recent international window.

Barrett, who sustained a concussion in the second test against France, will miss this weekend's match to observe his second mandatory All Black stand-down game, Savea is out with a high ankle sprain, while Shields has been left out for rest.

Jackson Garden-Bachop, Sam Henwood and Reed Prinsep earn starts in place of the trio.

Garden-Bachop draws the start in the No.10 jersey ahead of Ihaia West after a strong showing against the Chiefs in a friendly match in Hawera last week.

Jordie Barrett, Ngani Laumape and TJ Perenara all line up in the starting side after fronting for the All Blacks last week.

The bench sees a number of changes, with lock Isaia Walker-Leawere set to make his Hurricanes debut. Prop Marcel Renata, who was drafted in as injury cover earlier this season, has also been named in the reserves where he will be joined by the experienced Blade Thomson and Ihaia West.

Hurricanes: Nehe Milner-Skudder, Julian Savea, Jordie Barrett, Ngani Laumape, Ben Lam, Jackson Garden-Bachop, TJ Perenara, Gareth Evans, Sam Henwood, Reed Prinsep, Sam Lousi, Michael Fatialofa, Jeff Toomaga-Allen, Ricky Riccitelli, Toby Smith. Reserves: James O'Reilly, Chris Eves, Marcel Renata, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Blade Thomson, Jamie Booth, Ihaia West, Wes Goosen.