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Rugby: New coach, fresh team for Canes

New Hurricanes rugby coach Mark Hammett has named a fresh-looking team for Friday's Super 15 season-opener against the Highlanders in Wellington.

Rugby: 'Canes name side for opener

An near All Black strength backline coupled with a rather green looking forward pack makes up the Hurricanes side for the opening Super Rugby game of the season.

Hurricanes Super Rugby squad

A brief look at the Hurricanes squad for the 2011 Super Rugby season.

Rugby: 'Canes secure late draw

The Hurricanes have capped preseason Super Rugby preparations with a 21-21 draw against the Brumbies in Canberra.

Rugby: Hore feels like Super rugby rookie

You can forgive veteran Hurricanes captain Andrew Hore for feeling like a rookie on his first day of training with the Super 15 franchise this year

Rugby: Hammett keen to make his mark

New Hurricanes coach Mark Hammett is keen to stamp his mark on the game plan at the Super 15 franchise.

Rugby: Chiefs name 12-man bench

The Chiefs will give 27 players game time in their pre-season match against the Hurricanes in Mangatainoka on Saturday.

<i>Wynne Gray</i>: Supreme juggling act for Super 15

Rugby: One out of two ain't bad

Rugby: A final push from Cooper's Canes

Rugby: Cruden's class is difficult to measure

Rugby: Hurricanes fizzle out in Sydney

Super 14: Experts divided over semis makeup

Former All Blacks back Hurricanes to make top four but not all are convinced Crusaders will join them.

Rugby: Missing semis won't hurt All Blacks

NZ teams are in danger of missing out on the Super rugby semis but two former All Blacks have rubbished the idea this could harm the national side.

Rugby: Weepu cleared to face Waratahs

Rugby: Weepu hit adds to NZ sides' halfback woes