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Match Complete
Hurricanes
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| N. Lolesio |  | 71 | ||
| A. Muirhead |  | 70 | ||
| 60 | | N. Punivai | ||
| 49 | | R. Love | ||
| 48 | | K. Naholo | ||
| N. Lolesio | | 47 | ||
| L. Ikitau | | 46 | ||
| 44 |  | R. Love | ||
| 36 | | K. Naholo | ||
| L. Reimer | | 33 | ||
| 29 | | R. Love | ||
| 28 | | R. Love | ||
| 26 | | N. Punivai | ||
| N. Lolesio | | 14 | ||
| 11 | | B. Proctor | ||
| N. Lolesio | | 9 | ||
| A. Alaalatoa | | 8 |
| 4 | Tries | 5 | ||
| 3 | Conversions | 2 | ||
| 1 | Penalty Goals | 2 | ||
| 0 | Field Goals | 0 |
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Off the back of keeping Moana Pasifika to nil last week, the Brumbies have received a boost ahead of Saturday’s clash with the Hurricanes by welcoming back Wallabies Len Ikitau and Luke Reimer.
While Stephen Larkham has also freshened up his tight-five by recalling James Slipper and Billy Pollard.
Ikitau was concussed in the opening minutes during their big win over the Reds almost a fortnight ago and replaces Ollie Sapsford in the starting side, with the versatile back dropping back to the bench.
Reimer, who also missed the win in New Zealand last week, comes in for Rory Scott who offers versatility and extra size off the bench.
“Last weekend gives us massive confidence, especially in and around the defence part of our game,” captain Allan Alaalatoa said.
“To keep Moana out, who are a great attacking side, I think that was a massive effort for a lot of our boys. Especially with the discipline that we showed, we had two yellow cards and we still kept them to zero. So that was a positive, but we also understand that this weekend poses a lot of different other threats, which we’re aware of. We have to make sure we’re on top of our game against the Hurricanes.
“It’s going to be a physical game up front. You’ve got to earn the right against these blokes and I don’t think it’ll be any different for this weekend. It’s going to be a great game and I think both teams will represent Anzac well.
The Brumbies will face a Hurricanes side that has been bolstered by the returns of Riley Higgins and Billy Proctor in the midfield. Kini Naholo is also back on the wing.
Hurricanes coach Clark Laidlaw has also tweaked his front-row, with Tevita Mafileo, Raymond Tuputupu and All Blacks prop Pasilio Tosi starting. Xavier Numia and Tyrel Lomax will offer impact off the bench, while explosive All Blacks hooker Asafo Aumua will miss the clash.
Brumbies (1-15): James Slipper, Billy Pollard, Allan Alaalatoa (c), Nick Frost, Tom Hooper, Rob Valetini, Luke Reimer, Tuaina Taii Tualima, Ryan Lonergan, Noah Lolesio, Corey Toole, David Feliuai, Len Ikitau, Andy Muirhead, Tom Wright
Replacements: Lachlan Lonergan, Rhys van Nek, Feao Fotuaika, Lachlan Shaw, Rory Scott, Harrison Goddard, Declan Meredith, Ollie Sapsford
Hurricanes (1-15): Tevita Mafileo, Raymond Tuputupu, Pasilio Tosi, Caleb Delany, Zach Gallagher, Brad Shields (co-c), Du’Plessis Kirifi (co-c), Peter Lakai, Cam Roigard, Ruben Love, Kini Nanolo, Riley Higgins, Billy Proctor (co-c), Ngatungane Punivai, Callum Harkin
Replacements: Jacob Devery, Xavier Numia, Tyrel Lomax, Will Tucker, Brayden Iose, Ereatara Enari, Riley Hohepa, Bailyn Sullivan
Referee: Paul Williams
TMO: Richard Kelly
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