KEY POINTS:
Tana Umaga on the reserves bench and Conrad Smith named as captain are the major talking points in the first Hurricanes selection of the Super 14 season.
The Hurricanes play the Reds in Brisbane on Saturday night.
Ma'a Nonu partners Smith in the centres with Auckland draft player David Smith and Hosea Gear on the wings.
Last year's Wellington provincial player of the year Corey Jane has been named at fullback ahead of Shannon Paku.
In the absence of their three All Black loose forwards Nili Latu will start on the openside with Thomas Waldrom at number eight and Luke Andrews at six.
Hurricanes: Cory Jane, Hosea Gear, Conrad Smith, Ma'a Nonu, David Smith, Jimmy Gopperth, Chris Smylie, Scott Waldrom, Nili Latu, Luke Andrews, Bernie Upton , Paul Tito, Neemia Tialata, Tone Kopelani, John Schwalger. Reserves: Mahonri Schwalger, Tim Fairbrother, Bradley Mika, Serge Lilo, Alby Mathewson , Tamati Ellison and Tana Umaga.
- Newstalk ZB
