Coles blow for Canes

The Hurricanes were dealt a blow ahead of their Super Rugby showdown with the Highlanders, in Dunedin on Friday, with the withdrawal of All Black hooker Dane Coles.


Coles was originally named in the Hurricanes team - released early on Wednesday.


However, after training later in the day he was withdrawn, as a precaution, after to give him additional time to recover from the hyper-extended elbow injury he suffered in the 30-23 win over the Blues last Friday.


Hurricanes coach Chris Boyd decided to combine the recover period with the directive that he has to give his All Blacks two wee…

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