Manawatu prop Chris Eves to make Hurricanes debut
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Manawatu prop Chris Eves will start his first Investec Super Rugby match this weekend when the Hurricanes take on the Sharks at Westpac Stadium.
The 27-year-old has played 21 matches for the Hurricanes, but this will be his first time running onto the park in the starting XV, with coach Chris Boyd giving Reggie Goodes a break from starting duties.
Eves is one of a number of changes to this week's Hurricanes side which includes a returning Victor Vito, who has been out with a calf injury.
Boyd has also opted to rest wing Julian Savea and halfback TJ Perenara, with Matt Proctor and Chris Smy…
The 27-year-old has played 21 matches for the Hurricanes, but this will be his first time running onto the park in the starting XV, with coach Chris Boyd giving Reggie Goodes a break from starting duties.
Eves is one of a number of changes to this week's Hurricanes side which includes a returning Victor Vito, who has been out with a calf injury.
Boyd has also opted to rest wing Julian Savea and halfback TJ Perenara, with Matt Proctor and Chris Smy…