After teasing the prospect last week and then keeping it in the holster, Hurricanes coach Clark Laidlaw has plumped for All Black Ruben Love at 10 for Saturday night's game against the Force in Perth

Love replaces Riley Hohepa for his first Super Rugby start at first-five in three years - the latter dropping out of the 23 entirely.

Injury returnees Riley Higgins and Billy Proctor are in line for their first appearances of the year off the pine.



Mark Tele'a moves to the left wing for the Blues, replacing the injured Caleb Clarke as they visit the Crusaders in Christchurch on Good Friday.

Fresh from Tele'a announcing his move to Japan after this season - coach Vern Cotter says he's desperate to leave on a positive note.



Hooker Codie Taylor's back from injury for the Crusaders.



All Blacks midfielder Anton Lienert-Brown bolsters the Chiefs' bench on his return from a knee injury against the Highlanders on Saturday.

Lock Mitch Dunshea's back for the visitors.



Julian Savea gets his first run of the year for Moana Pasifika against the Brumbies, but younger brother and captain Ardie is being rested.

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