Rugby: No changes to Hurricanes

Hurricanes coach Colin Cooper believes last week's bye in the Rebel Sport Super 14 was another interruption his side did not need.

After a run of four straight losses the Hurricanes finally looked to be getting back on track with a solid win over the Bulls in round nine.

However, with the bye last week Cooper says they have been unable to build on their performance although that is just another hurdle they have to get over.

He has named an unchanged starting fifteen for tomorrow night's match against the Cheetahs in Wellington and hopes the team will be able to pick up where they left off for the latter stages of the season.

Cooper says after weeks of interruptions with injuries, out of form players and then their All Blacks coming back in, he is pleased to have a more settled side.

Tana Umaga returns to the bench in place of Tamati Ellison.

Piri Weepu is once again named at first five.

The Hurricanes need to win their remaining four games to have a shot at making the semifinals.

- NEWSTALK ZB