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‘It’s come full circle’: Hurricanes lock set for milestone against Drua

03 May 2023

(Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

The life of Hurricanes star Isaia Walker-Leawere will “come full circle” on Saturday afternoon when he runs out for his 50^th Super Rugby appearance.

Maori All Blacks representative Walker-Leawere will bring up the milestone against the Drua in Suva, Fiji – a country that clearly means a lot to both the second-rower and his family.

Isaia’s father, Kele Leawere, played for Fiji at the 2007 Rugby World Cup. The Hurricanes lock is looking forward to playing “in front of my family” this weekend.

“It’s pretty buzzy how it’s come full circle and I get to play 50 games for the Hurricanes in Fiji in front of my family, many of whom I don’t really get to see very often,” Walker-Leawere said.

Following on from the Hurricanes’ hard-fought win over the Brumbies in round 10, coach Jason Holland has made three changes to the run-on XV.

There’s only one change in the forward pack, with Justin Sangster set to start alongside the milestone man in the second row following a stint on the sideline.

As for the backline, exciting winger Kini Naholo takes his place on the left edge, while in-form outside back Salesi Rayasi has been relegated to the bench.

Centre Billy Proctor also comes into the starting side, and will partner All Blacks star Jordie Barrett in the midfield.

“This is another massive game for us,” coach Holland said in a statement. “We are looking forward to playing in a brilliant and unique atmosphere.

“The Drua are playing some great rugby and scoring some great tries, so will need to be at our best to beat them.”

Hurricanes team to take on Fijian Drua

Xavier Numia
Asafo Aumua
Tyrel Lomax
James Sangster
Isaia Walker-Leawere
Devan Flanders
Du’Plessis Kirifi
Ardie Savea (c)
Cam Roigard
Aidan Morgan
Kini Naholo
Jordie Barrett
Billy Proctor
Julian Savea
Josh Moorby

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Jacob Devery
Tevita Mafileo
Owen Franks
TK Howden
Brayden Iose
Jamie Booth
Harry Godfrey
Salesi Rayasi

Unavailable: Ruben Love, Tyler Laubscher, Reed Prinsep, TJ Perenara, Brett Cameron, Daniel Sinkinson, Bailyn Sullivan, Dane Coles, James Blackwell, Caleb Delany, Dominic Bird

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