Hurricanes coach Colin Cooper and Blues Pat Lam today have named their squads for Friday’s pre-season fixture at North Harbour Stadium in Albany.
Hurricanes: Zac Guildford, Andre Taylor, Jason Kawau, Tamati Ellison, David Smith, Daniel Kirkpatrick, Chris Eaton, Victor Vito, Karl Lowe, Nick Crosswell, Bryn Evans, Api Naikatini, Tim Fairbrother, Dane Coles, Jacob El lison.
Reserves: Ged Robinson, John Schwalger, Bernie Upton, Piri Weepu, Willie Ripia, Cory Jane, Alby Mathewson, Shane Cleaver, Scott Waldrom, Jarrad Hoeata, Nathan Hohaia, Neemia Tialata.
Blues: Rudi Wulf, Anthony Tuitavake, Paul Williams, Benson Stanley, Rene Ranger, Tasesa Lavea, Chris Smylie, Chris Lowrey, Onosai’i Auva’a, Justin Collins, Jay Williams, Kurtis Haiu, Charlie Faumuina, Tom McCartney, Tevita Mailau.
Reserves: Francis Smith, Pauliasi Manu, James Afoa, James King, Chris Smith, Anthony Elisala, Peter Saili, Tom Chamberlin, Grayson Hart, Jamie Helleur, Jimmy Gopperth, Mike Harris, Michael Hobbs, Lachie Munro, Winston Stanley.
