Brumbies v Hurricanes: Teams
Brumbies coach Tony Rea has opted against making any chances to his line-up for the clash with the Hurricanes.
By Tony Curtis - Twitter: @SkySportsTC
Last Updated: 08/04/11 8:47am
Brumbies coach Tony Rea has opted against making any chances to his line-up for the clash with the Hurricanes.
The Brumbies have lost their last five games, including their reverse to the Highlanders last time out.
However Rea has kept the faith in his line-up, although Pat McCabe has been named on an extended bench.
The Hurricanes will be without New Zealand international Cory Jane for the trip to Canberra.
Jane has opted against making the journey in favour of staying at home with his wife, who is expecting their third child.
Jane is replaced at full-back by Andre Taylor, with Alapati Leiua starting on the wing.
There is also a change at half-back for the Hurricanes, with Tyson Keats and Aaron Cruden starting ahead of Chris Eaton and Daniel Kirkpatrick.
Brumbies: 15 Matt Toomua, 14 Henry Speight, 13 Andrew Smith, 12 Christian Lealiifano, 11 Adam Ashley-Cooper, 10 Matt Giteau (c), 9 Josh Valentine, 8 Ita Vaea, 7 Julian Salvi, 6 Peter Kimlin, 5 Mark Chisholm, 4 Ben Hand, 3 Salesi Ma'afu, 2 Huia Edmonds, 1 Ben Alexander.
Replacements (from): Anthony Hegarty, Dan Palmer, Colby Faingaa, Michael Hooper, Pat Phibbs, Tyrone Smith, Franky Fainifo, Pat McCabe.
Hurricanes: 15 Andre Taylor, 14 Alapati Leiua, 13 Conrad Smith, 12 Ma'a Nonu, 11 Hosea Gear, 10 Aaron Cruden, 9 Tyson Keats, 8 Victor Vito, 7 Serge Lilo, 6 Jack Lam, 5 Jason Eaton, 4 Jeremy Thrush, 3 Neemia Tialata, 2 Andrew Hore (c), 1 John Schwalger.
Replacements: 16 Dane Coles, 17 Michael Bent, 18 James Broadhurst, 19 Faifili Levave, 20 Chris Eaton, 21 Daniel Kirkpatrick, 22 Charlie Ngatai.
