Hurricanes head coach Chris Boyd has named an unchanged starting line-up from the one who defeated the Jaguares 34-9 in the last round.

The only changes are on the bench where two-game All Blacks hooker Asafo Aumua is set to make his Hurricanes debut if called upon.

Aumua successfully came through 40 minutes of rugby for the Hurricanes Under 20 side last week after being sidelined with a rib injury.

There could also be Hurricanes debuts for prop Marcel Renata, who has joined the squad after Alex Fidow was injured against the Jaguares, and halfback Richard Judd who has also joined the squad as injury cover.

Renata has been in good form. I would have had him on the bench for the Blues ahead of Tamoaieta

@duluth more awesome selections by Tana.

@duluth is he big guy that looks more like a div 2 club player?

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Any news on his progress as the silence is deafening!

@taniwharugby

Yes, he does have potential though. He had a strong season for Harbour.
He is a good scrummager, but has been over eager and given away stupid penalties (early push in particular). He's a bit shit around the field at this stage

Renata looks more ready and has improved a lot over the last year.

Tana rates the TH's in this order: Ofa (correct! well done! ), Tamoaieta, Mafileo then Renata

@duluth said in Hurricanes vs Crusaders:

Ofa (correct! well done! ), Tamoaieta, Mafileo then Renata

IIRC, Mafileo has been injured up until now, so Tamoaieta gets in by default.

@centreman

Any news on his progress as the silence is deafening!

Dane Coles is expected to be out until June. That was from an article during the pre season

May isn't fat, he has abs for fucks sake. Don't trust a prop with abs.

@mikedogz said in Hurricanes vs Crusaders:

May isn't fat, he has abs for fucks sake. Don't trust a prop with abs.View image

Photoshop?

@nzzp said in Hurricanes vs Crusaders:

Photoshop?

... and not a good one. His head is too small for his chest

Todd's back

David Havili, Seta Tamanivalu, Jack Goodhue, Ryan Crotty, George Bridge, Mitchell Hunt, Bryn Hall, Jordan Taufua, Matt Todd, Heiden Bedwell-Curtis, Sam Whitelock (captain), Scott Barrett, Michael Alaalatoa, Codie Taylor, Wyatt Crockett

Reserves: Ben Funnell, Chris King, Oliver Jager, Luke Romano, Billy Harmon, Mitchell Drummond, Mike Delany, Manasa Mataele

@duluth said in Hurricanes vs Crusaders:

Todd's back

And once again I am forced to reflect upon how much of a pussy I am. I can't believe how tough some of these roosters are. I'd probably still be crying.

First live super game I've attended in nz in over ten years! Go the caketin.

@bones said in Hurricanes vs Crusaders:

First live super game I've attended in nz in over ten years! Go the caketin.

That's one more than most of the blokes on here

@mikedogz said in Hurricanes vs Crusaders:

May isn't fat, he has abs for fucks sake. Don't trust a prop with abs.View image

In comparison to that roly poly front rower heres a pic of a sleek, trim, agile first five from recent memory.

@sammyc doing my best to steer clear but encumbered by a Canes fan better half.

She's not Mexican.

@gt12 said in Hurricanes vs Crusaders:

@duluth said in Hurricanes vs Crusaders:

Todd's back

And once again I am forced to reflect upon how much of a pussy I am. I can't believe how tough some of these roosters are. I'd probably still be crying.

I talked to a team doctor a while back. He said players run from baby to hard as nails. But he also said you couldn't tell by looking at them, position or reputation.

Some "hard men" props see a needle and faint. Some first-fives don't want anaesthetic for stitches because they want to get back out immediately.