Hurricanes put faith in young first-fives ahead of crunch clash with Highlanders

Hurricanes put faith in young first-fives ahead of crunch clash with Highlanders

By Alipate Narawa
Saturday 08/04/2023
Aidan Morgan is back in the driver's seat for the Hurricanes' clash against the Highlanders in Dunedin.

The Hurricanes have put their faith in two young first-fives as they look to navigate their toughest stretch of the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific season so far.

21-year-old Aidan Morgan will start at No. 10 against the Highlanders at Forsyth Barr Stadium tonight after making a timely return from concussion.

Morgan says it will be the biggest game of his young career, given his role and the occasion.

He will be backed up by 20-year-old Harry Godfrey, who inked a two-year contract with the Hurricanes during the week after making his starting debut against the Force at fullback.

Coach Jason Holland also says he never considered giving Jordie Barrett a run at first-five and had full confidence in Morgan and Godfrey, with Morgan’s return from concussion avoiding a potential crisis at No. 10.

The Highlanders host the Hurricanes at 7.05 tonight while the Rebels play the Blues at 9.35pm.

[Source: Stuff.co]

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