Rugby: Julian Savea dropped to bench for Hurricanes quarter-final clash

Julian Savea will start on the bench for the Hurricanes. Photo /Getty

Hurricanes coach Chris Boyd has dumped Julian Savea to the reserves for Saturday's Super Rugby quarter-final against the Sharks in Wellington.

Savea has given up his number 11 jersey to Jason Woodward, with Matt Proctor starting at centre after recovering from a hamstring strain.

Props Loni Uhila and Ben May earn their first starts of the season, with Reggie Goodes ruled out of the match with concussion.

Chris Eves and former New Zealand Maori prop Mike Kainga provide propping cover on the bench while Vince Aso returns from a calf strain as midfield back-up.

Here is your Canes team for Sat night's QF v @TheSharksZA at @WestpacStadium. https://t.co/QJ3D81xmBz #OurHouse pic.twitter.com/ZAk9yT4yXv

— Hurricanes Rugby (@Hurricanesrugby) July 20, 2016