Rugby: Rookies to start for Hurricanes

Hurricanes TJ Perenara, left, and Dane Coles. Photo / Themba Hadebe

The Hurricanes have named two new faces to get their first start in Super Rugby when they meet the Force in Perth on Saturday morning (NZT).

Jeffery Toomaga-Allen will start at tighthead prop and TJ Perenara at halfback. Both have made two appearances from the bench this season.

The only other changes to this week's line-up are Julian Savea, who will make his first start on the wing since injuring his shoulder in the pre-season game against the Crusaders, with Michael Bent on the bench.

Tim Bateman has come through training despite carrying a hamstring strain and is fit to start, but Alapati Leiua, also with a hamstring strain, has returned to New Zealand for treatment in a bid to be available for selection against the Highlanders.

Kick off is 7.05pm local time on Friday night, (Saturday 12.05am NZT).

Team:
1) Ben May 2) Dane Coles 3) Jeffery Toomaga-Allen 4) Jeremy Thrush 5)Jason Eaton 6) Faifili Levave 7)Jack Lam 8) Victor Vito 9) TJ Perenara 10) Beauden Barrett 11) Julian Savea 12) Tim Bateman 13) Conrad Smith (c) 14) Cory Jane 15) Andre Taylor

Reserves:
16) Motu Matu'u 17) Michael Bent 18.) James Broadhurst 19) Brad Shields 20) Chris Eaton 21) Daniel Kirkpatrick 22) Charlie Ngatai.