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Captain Tana Umaga has been passed fit to start in a Hurricanes side featuring one change for the Super 14 rugby match against the Sharks in Durban on Sunday morning (NZ time).
Umaga has been in doubt all week after limping off favouring his achilles tendon in the second half of their 17-18 loss to the Western Force last weekend.
However, he has been cleared to start at second five-eighth, providing valuable experience outside raw No 10 Blair Stewart, who has been retained ahead of the more experienced Jimmy Gopperth.
The sole change comes in the forward pack, where young prop Anthony Perenise comes in on the tighthead side.
Versatile All Black Neemia Tialata shifts over to loosehead prop, pushing John Schwalger to the reserves.
The game at ABSA Stadium is the last for the Hurricanes before their six reconditioned All Blacks return next week.
They face a stiff challenge against the Sharks, who are the only unbeaten team in this year's Super 14.
- NZPA
