Kaino blow for Blues
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The winless Blues suffered another huge blow, with confirmation that captain Jerome Kaino will not play in Friday's Super Rugby clash against the Hurricanes in Palmerston North.
Kaino, who was doubtful ahead of last week's 10-13 loss to the Lions, failed a concussion test on the day after the game.
Steven Luatua has been moved to No.
8, with Luke Braid to captain the side from No.
6 and Brendon O'Connor returning to No.
7.
Veteran All Black scrumhalf Jimmy Cowan, who has a knee strain, is bracketed with Jamison Gibson-Park at No.
9, with the rest of the backline unchanged.
The…
Kaino, who was doubtful ahead of last week's 10-13 loss to the Lions, failed a concussion test on the day after the game.
Steven Luatua has been moved to No.
8, with Luke Braid to captain the side from No.
6 and Brendon O'Connor returning to No.
7.
Veteran All Black scrumhalf Jimmy Cowan, who has a knee strain, is bracketed with Jamison Gibson-Park at No.
9, with the rest of the backline unchanged.
The…
