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SUPER RUGBY TRANS-TASMAN, ROUND THREE<\/strong><\/p>\n HURRICANES vs FORCE, Friday 5.05pm AEST in Napier<\/strong><\/p>\n Hurricanes captain Ardie Savea will make his return from a long-term knee injury from the bench against the Force.<\/p>\n The inspirational loose forward has been sidelined for six weeks after hurting himself against the Crusaders.<\/p>\n Fellow flanker Reed Prinsep will captain the second-placed Hurricanes with coach Jason Holland electing to rest stand-in skipper Dane Coles for the McLean Park match.<\/p>\n "There will obviously be some focus on Ardie's return, which is great for us, but the squad as a whole are really looking forward to trying to improve week by week, which is our major focus," Holland said.<\/p>\n "The competition has brought some real energy to everyone and we see that in our preparation."<\/p>\n Asafo Aumua will start at hooker in place of Coles while Salesi Rayasi returns on the wing in place of the in-form Julian Savea.<\/p>\n Lock Isaia Walker-Leawere, No.8 Gareth Evans, halfback Luke Campbell and centre Peter Umaga-Jensen have also received promotions to the starting XV as Holland heavily rotates his squad.<\/p>\n Five-eighth Ruben Love remains sidelined with a shoulder injury sustained against the Waratahs at the SCG.<\/p>\n HURRICANES (15-1):<\/strong> Jordie Barrett, Wes Goosen, Peter Umaga-Jensen, Ngani Laumape, Salesi Rayasi, Orbyn Leger, Luke Campbell, Gareth Evans, Du'Plessis Kirifi, Reed Prinsep (c), Scott Scrafton, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Tyrel Lomax, Asafo Aumua, Xavier Numia<\/p>\n Reserves: Ricky Riccitelli, Pouri Rakete-Stones, Alex Fidow, James Blackwell, Ardie Savea, Cam Roigard, Billy Proctor, Vince Aso<\/p>\n FORCE (TBC)<\/strong><\/p>\n Referee:<\/strong> James Doleman (NZ)<\/p>\n READ MORE:<\/strong> France coach's radical plans for Wallabies tour<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n READ MORE:<\/strong> COVID cluster puts Super Rugby game in doubt<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n
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