Five Hurricanes will continue their careers in the northern hemisphere after this year’s Super Rugby.
Among them is Julian Savea, who has been included in their starting XV for Friday’s quaretrfinal against the Chiefs.
Of his move, Savea says: “It’s bittersweet. Excited to leave but it’s also been a big part of my life, this club, and very special to my heart.”
Hurricanes:
15 Nehe Milner-Skudder, 14 Julian Savea, 13 Jordie Barrett, 12 Ngani Laumape, 11 Ben Lam, 10 Beauden Barrett, 9 TJ Perenara, 8 Blade Thomson, 7 Gareth Evans, 6 Brad Shields (captain)/Reed Prinsep, 5 Sam Lousi, 4 Michael Fatialofa, 3 Jeff Toomaga-Allen, 2 Ricky Riccitelli, 1 Toby Smith. Replacements: 16 James O’Reilly, 17 Chris Eves, 18 Ben May, 19 Vaea Fifita, 20 Reed Prinsep/Sam Henwood, 21 Jamie Booth 22 Ihaia West 23 Wes Goosen/ Jonah Lowe.