Shields to lead Hurricanes against Bulls

Nine new Hurricanes have been included in the team travelling to South Africa including three new props ‑ Toby Smith, Alex Fidow and Fraser Armstrong.

Joining them as a front row first‑timer is 20‑year‑old hooker Asafo Aumua, the age group star who toured with the All Blacks last November and played two non‑Tests.

Other new faces are lock Murray Douglas, winger Jonah Lowe, halfback Jamie Booth and first five‑eighth Ihaia West.

Joining them late ahead of their opening match against the Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday will be All Blacks first five‑eighth Beauden Barrett, who is attending a wedding this weekend.

Brad Shields has been named captain in the absence of injured All Blacks hooker Dane Coles.

The Bulls take on the Hurricanes at 3.15am Sunday. 

Source: TVNZ