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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


    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.



    SUPER RUGBY COVERAGE WITH EMPLOYMENT HERO. THE SMARTER WAY TO MANAGE HR, RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     22 Feb: Wales' wretched run in Six Nations rugby has continued...losing 26-23 to Scotland in Cardiff - their 14th Six Nations loss in a row
     22 Feb: The Blues are happy to have won ugly in Super Rugby, fending off the Force 42-32 in Perth
     21 Feb: It's a Super Rugby "rinse and repeat' moment for Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph
     21 Feb: Tiaan Whelpton's made a resounding statement at the International Track Meet in Christchurch
     21 Feb: Some of the country's best track and field talent will be on show in Christchurch this afternoon as the city hosts it's annual International Track Meet
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