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Preservation is the reason for skipper Ardie Savea's omission from the Hurricanes' Super Rugby side to face the Rebels in Wellington

Preservation is the reason for skipper Ardie Savea's omission from the Hurricanes' Super Rugby side to face the Rebels in Wellington

19 May 2022

Halfback TJ Perenara will captain the side with TK Howden shifting from blindside to number eight.

Coach Jason Holland says Savea's still a lock-in for the playoffs.

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