Hurricanes wing, Julian Savea has been benched for their Super Rugby quarterfinal against the Sharks in Wellington.
The All Blacks blockbusting wing has been replaced by Jason Woodward.
The Hurricanes and the Sharks played each other once during the regular season with South Africans winning 32‑15 in Durban.
The Hurricanes earned home advantage for the quarterfinal after winning the New Zealand Conference and topping the competition ladder with a record of 11 wins and four losses.
The Hurricanes go head to head against the Sharks at 7.35pm this Saturday.
Hurricanes Team :
James Marshall, Cory Jane, Matt Proctor, Willis Halaholo, Jason Woodward, Beauden Barrett, TJ Perenara, Victor Vito, Ardie Savea, Brad Shields, Michael Fatialofa, Vaea Fifita, Ben May, Dane Coles (c), Loni Uhila.
Reserves:
Ricky Riccitelli, Chris Eves, Mike Kainga, Mark Abbott, Callum Gibbins, Jamison Gibson Park, Vince Aso, Julian Savea.
Source: stuff.co
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