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Hurricanes make 10 changes in starting XV for Drua

Kini Naholo of the Hurricanes. Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images

The Hurricanes take their perfect record and the confidence of a big win over the Chiefs to Suva in round nine, taking on a Drua team undefeated at home in 2024.

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Head coach Clark Laidlaw has opted to make 10 changes to the starting XV for the game, with eight changes in personnel and changes in position for Kini Naholo and Josh Moorby.

Naholo has switched to the right wing, with Moorby stepping back to fullback. Salesi Rayasi is set to feature in the No. 11 jersey.

In the tight five, All Black prop Tyrel Lomax will be rested, making way for debutant prop Siale Lauaki, who has been named to feature off the bench. A second debut in the contest can be found in the starting XV, with lock Ben Grant named in the No. 4 jersey.

Asafo Aumua has made way for James O’Reilly at hooker, joining front-row partner Xavier Numia and Lauaki on the bench. Tevita Mafileo and Pasilio Tosi will start in the front row.

Flanker Duplessis Kirifi has been named for a hard-earned start in his familiar openside flanker role, with Peter Lakai landing a bench role in Suva.

Also rested for the contest is first five-eighth Brett Cameron, meaning Aidan Morgan lands an opportunity at 10. The familiar midfield of Jordie Barrett and Billy Proctor has been retained.

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“We’re looking forward to heading over to Suva and getting into our work,” Laidlaw said. “Last week was great for us to be able to get out in front of our home fans, and this week is an exciting challenge to head over to and take on the Drua. We know the challenge that awaits us and how strong they are at home in front of a passionate crowd.”

“It’s pleasing to see another couple of our squad set to make their debuts, with Ben Grant and Siale Lauaki coming into the side. Siale is a product of our Hurricanes development pathway and has a big future with our club after an outstanding U20 World Cup in 2023.”

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Hurricanes team to face the Fijian Drua

1.        Tevita Mafileo
2.        James O’Reilly
3.        Pasilio Tosi
4.        Ben Grant*
5.        Isaia Walker-Leawere
6.        Brad Shields (Captain)
7.        Du’Plessis Kirifi
8         Devan Flanders
9.        TJ Perenara
10.      Aidan Morgan
11.      Salesi Rayasi
12.      Jordie Barrett
13.      Billy Proctor
14.      Kini Naholo
15.      Josh Moorby

Reserves

16.      Asafo Aumua
17.      Xavier Numia
18.      Siale Lauaki*
19.      Caleb Delany
20.     Peter Lakai
21.      Richard Judd
22.      Ruben Love
23.      Bailyn Sullivan

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Aggie 340 days ago

I hope this a good thing making all these changes!

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Brendon 341 days ago

Kini Naholo at 14 brings to memory Waisake.

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