Canes make 3 changes for Reds

The Hurricanes head to Brisbane today for their second match of the Investec Super Rugby competition.

Only three changes have been made to the side that will face the Reds. Jeffery Toomaga-Allen will return to the side to start at tighthead prop on Friday evening. On the bench, Motu Matu’u will make his first appearance for the Canes in 2013 after suffering a pectoral injury during pre-season training. James Broadhurst will pull on the number 18 jersey as he comes in to replace the injured Mark Reddish.

Not considered for selection this week due to injury includes Jack Lam (knee), Mark Reddish (hamstring), Eric Sione (shoulder) and Blade Thomson (ankle).

The Hurricanes team is as follows:

1. Ben Franks
2. Dane Coles
3. Jeffery Toomaga-Allen
4. Jeremy Thrush
5. Jason Eaton
6. Victor Vito
7. Karl Lowe
8. Brad Shields
9. TJ Perenara
10. Beauden Barrett
11. Julian Savea
12. Tim Bateman
13. Conrad Smith (c)
14. Alapati Leiua
15. Andre Taylor

RESERVES

1. Motu Matu’u
2. Reggie Goodes
3. James Broadhurst
4. Faifili Levave
5. Chris Smylie
6. James Marshall
7. Reynold Lee-Lo

Tags: Hurricanes, Reds, Super Rugby