Rugby: Smith, Jane return for Hurricanes

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All Blacks Conrad Smith and Cory Jane will return from injury to start for the Hurricanes against the Force in Palmerston North on Friday night.

Smith returns after breaking his nose against the Brumbies in week eight while Jane has been out of action due to a hamstring injury.

The Hurricanes also made two changes in the forwards to the side that lost their round 13 clash against the Highlanders.

Jeremy Thrush replaces Jason Eaton at lock while hooker Andrew Hore moves to the bench for Dane Coles.

Hurricanes side:
Cory Jane, Andre Taylor, Conrad Smith, Ma'a Nonu, Hosea Gear, Aaron Cruden, Chris Eaton, Victor Vito (captain), Jack Lam, Faifili Levave, James Broadhurst, Jeremy Thrush, Neemia Tialata, Dane Coles, John Schwalger. Reserves: Andrew Hore, Jacob Ellison, Bryn Evans, Mark Reddish, Piri Weepu, Jayden Hayward, Julian Savea.

- HERALD ONLINE