The Hurricanes have named their team to face the Blues in the opening round of the 2010 Super 14.
The match will take place at North Harbour Stadium in Albany on Friday 12 February.
The Hurricanes will have experienced side against the Blues with 12 current or former All Blacks in the playing 22.
Hooker Andrew Hore captains the first Hurricanes side of the 15th Super Rugby season, that also features four players who will make their Hurricanes competition debuts should they all take the field.
The Hurricanes were beaten by the Blues 19-17 in their opening warm-up fixture and then went on to beat the Brumbies and the Chiefs.
The match is the first Super 14 match in 2010 and kicks off 7.35pm local time.
Hurricanes Team
1. John Schwalger,2. Andrew Hore (captain) ,3. Neemia Tialata,4. Michael Paterson,5. Jason Eaton,6. Nick Crosswell,7. Scott Waldrom,8. Victor Vito,9. Piri Weepu,10. Willie Ripia,11. Hosea Gear,12. Ma’a Nonu,13 Conrad Smith,14. Tamati Ellison,15. Cory Jane,
Reserves 16. Dane Coles,17. Jacob Ellison,18. Bryn Evans,19. Karl Lowe,20. Tyson Keats,21. Aaron Cruden,22. David Smith
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