Super 14 Match of the Week (Round 3)
Hurricanes vs. Chiefs
On paper, the Hurricanes will have the advantage in Westpac Stadium Friday night when they meet the injury riddled Chiefs. The Chiefs movement (out of necessity) of Mils Muliaina to outside center and Sitiveni Sivivatu to fullback should be interesting. On the Hurricanes side, Jason Eaton was a force in Round 1 but tailed off last week. Look for him to have a huge game at home this week.
Hurricanes
First XV: 1. John Schwalger, 2. Andrew Hore, 3. Neemia Tialata, 4. Craig Clarke, 5. Jason Eaton, 6. Jerry Collins, 7. Chris Masoe, 8. Rodney So’oialo, 9. Piri Weepu, 10. Jimmy Gopperth, 11. Hosea Gear, 12. Tane Tu’ipulotu, 13. Conrad Smith, 14. Ma’a Nonu,
and 15. Cory Jane.
Reserves: 16. Hikawera Elliot, 17. Tim Fairbrother, 18. Jeremy Thrush, 19. Scott Waldrom, 20. Alby Mathewson, 21. Willie Ripia, and 22. Shannon Paku.
Chiefs
First XV: 1. Simms Davison, 2. Tom Willis, 3. Ben Castle, 4. Jono Gibbes, 5. Kevin O’Neill, 6. Liam Messam, 7. Tanerau Latimer, 8. Sione Lauaki, 9. David Bason, 10. Stephen Donald, 11. Viliame Waqaseduadua, 12. Dwayne Sweeney, 13. Mils Muliaina, 14. Lelia Masaga, and 15. Sitiveni Sivivatu.
Reserves: 16. Aled de Malmanche, 17. Ben May, 18. Toby Lynn, 19. Faifili Levave, 20. Matt France, 21. Callum Bruce, 22. Sosene Anesi.