Hurricanes
27
Match Complete
Crusaders
26
| 82 |  | R. Mo'unga | ||
| 80 |  | C. Fihaki | ||
| B. Iose | | 72 | ||
| B. Cameron | | 69 | ||
| J. Moorby | | 68 | ||
| B. Cameron | | 59 | ||
| C. Roigard | | 58 | ||
| B. Proctor | | 38 | ||
| 30 | | R. Mo'unga | ||
| 29 | | B. Ennor | ||
| J. Barrett |  | 26 | ||
| 21 | | R. Mo'unga | ||
| 19 | | C. Taylor | ||
| 2 | | L. Fainga'anuku |
| 4 | Tries | 4 | ||
| 2 | Conversions | 3 | ||
| 1 | Penalty Goals | 0 | ||
| 0 | Field Goals | 0 |
The Hurricanes will be without Xavier Numia and Asafo Aumua, but Jason Holland has welcomed back Dane Coles in what shapes as the veteran hooker’s last home game. Join The Roar for live scores from 5.05pm AEST
The 36-year-old World Cup-winner will hang up the boots at season’s end, bringing an end to the rake’s illustrious career.
Coles, who led the Hurricanes to their first Super Rugby title in 2016, has battled calf and concussion injuries for most of the season but makes a timely return.
The Hurricanes have named a strong side for what is their final home game of the season against the Crusaders, with Brett Cameron at fly-half.
Crusaders coach Scott Robertson meanwhile isn’t taking the foot off the gas either, with Scott Barrett returning at blindside flanker while Will Jordan has also been named at fullback.
The Crusaders will likely finish second on the Super Rugby standings, with the Hurricanes hoping the Brumbies slip up against the Rebels so they can sneak a home quarter-final.
Game Information
Venue: Sky Stadium, Wellington
Kickoff time: 5.05pm AEST
Streaming: Stan Sport
Betting: Hurricanes $2.50 Crusaders $1.55
Hurricanes: Tevita Mafileo, Dane Coles, Tyrel Lomax, James Blackwell, Caleb Delany, Devan Flanders, Du’Plessis Kirifi, Ardie Savea, Cam Roigard, Brett Cameron, Kini Naholo, Jordie Barrett, Billy Proctor, Daniel Sinkinson, Josh Moorby.
Replacements: Jacob Devery, Pouri Rakete-Stones, Owen Franks, Justin Sangster, Brayden Iose, Jamie Booth, Ruben Love, Bailyn Sullivan.
Crusaders: Tamaiti Williams, Codie Taylor, John Afoa, Quinten Strange, Sam Whitelock, Scott Barrett (c), Tom Christie, Christian Lio-Willie, Mitch Drummond, Richie Mo’unga, Leicester Fainga’anuku, Jack Goodhue, Braydon Ennor, Dallan McLoud, Will Jordan
Replacements: Brodie McAlister, Kershawl-Sykes-Martin, Reuben O’Neill, Zach Gallagher, Sione Havili Talitui, Louie Chapman, Fergus Burke, Chay Fihaki.
Referee: Brendon Pickerill
JD Kiwi
Roar Rookie
Obstruction?
Sgt Pepperoni
Roar Rookie
Keep editing those comments mate. Big man I don't really understand why trolls like you bother coming into an Australian site
Chivas
Roar Rookie
Haha. My sporting achievements… you are the one commenting about a legend of the game and demeaning his achievements… for what reaaon. And you think for me to call you on it requires me to establish my credentials… it is you who has deluded himself to think you speak on behalf of the rugby world… that is embarassing.. I don’t speak on behalf of anyone.. i’ll leave that to self-important idi0ts like you. As fot garbage argument…I’m not making one.. I was just pointing out that not many people could care less what a little man sitting in his living room types on his keyboard.. and that there are a lot of players and coaches who respect him… but you are welcome to believe whatever the voices in your head tell you.
Sgt Pepperoni
Roar Rookie
Sorry who is having a cry? Lol you're embarrassing yourself. Do let me know of your own personal international rugby achievements... Garbage argument from a pure troll The rugby world knows Coles is a grub and will be happy to see the back of him
Chivas
Roar Rookie
Yeah will you and Bloubul’s opinions don’t represent fans or people that I imagine any of Coles team mates, coaches, fans, opposition players could give a continental about… you will always find random nobodies who will be whinging about something… but yeah its everyone else with their head in the sand… He was a large part of why the Hurricanes won tonight… but there will always be those like yourself that will find something to detract from a player who has played for over a decade a the very highest level on their final home game.
BlouBul
Roar Rookie
:laughing: :laughing:
JD Kiwi
Roar Rookie
It'll be interesting! He's certainly a good leader, which is the main thing. Former Canes assistant too.
Lux Interior
Roar Rookie
The South Island says no ta.
JD Kiwi
Roar Rookie
Even if Simon Cron's the ref they're doomed :laughing:
Lux Interior
Roar Rookie
Moooo.
Atlas
Roar Rookie
He’s had a fine career. Hopefully a few more matches for him in 2023.
Wig
Roar Rookie
Yes blueballs
The Late News
Roar Rookie
Fair enough. I was having a day dream...
Wig
Roar Rookie
legends in the fitzy model
Wig
Roar Rookie
Well they don't have legends of their own based on results for how long :laughing:
WEST
Roar Guru
They would have just wanted to get through this unscathed.. that achieved they can now focus on the QF :thumbup:
BlouBul
Roar Rookie
If any of those games have a Kiwi ref in it the Force is doomed.
BlouBul
Roar Rookie
This just show that even a grub can be a legend of something in someone's eyes.
Sgt Pepperoni
Roar Rookie
Keep your head in the sand chivas. It suits you
Z1000
Roar Rookie
Hopefully the Canes coaching team take a hard look at how the Chiefs dismantled the Brumbies maul.