The Hurricanes have included Vice‑captain TJ Perenara in their team to play the Blues at Eden Park tomorrow.
Perenara will make his comeback to the Hurricanes squad on the bench and has been sidelined since early April after injuring his knee against the Sharks.
Coach Chris Boyd is rotating players within the squad with Sam Lousi starting in the second row with Michael Fatialofa moving to the bench.
Wing Vince Aso was originally named to start but has been withdrawn because of an injury and has been replaced by Julian Savea.
Jordie Barrett has recovered sufficiently to take his place on the bench.
Blade Thomson makes a welcome return to the squad.
The Blues will face the Hurricanes at 7.35pm tomorrow.
Hurricanes:
15 Nehe Milner‑Skudder , 14 Julian Savea , 13 Matt Proctor , 12 Ngani Laumape , 11 Ben Lam , 10 Beauden Barrett , 9 Finlay Christie , 8 Gareth Evans , 7 Ardie Savea , 6 Brad Shields (c) , 5 Sam Lousi , 4 Vaea Fifita , 3 Jeff Toomaga‑Allen , 2 Ricky Riccitelli , 1 Toby Smith
Replacements:16 James O’Reilly , 17 Chris Eves , 18 Ben May , 19 Michael Fatialofa , 20 Blade Thomson , 21 TJ Perenara , 22 Ihaia West , 23 Jordie Barrett
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