No rest for Hurricanes' All Blacks

Unlike other New Zealand franchises the Hurricanes will not rest their All Blacks back for the opening rounds of Super Rugby.

New Zealand Rugby Union have given them dispensation over the other four New Zealand sides due to their demanding opening schedule, in which they play two matches in South Africa and one in Australia.

Coach Chris Boyd told Newstalk ZB it just means they will give their All Blacks an opportunity to rest later in the competition.

He says they'll benefit from rest a little bit later when there schedule gets hectic towards the end of the season.

Boyd says they will manage their minutes carefully so they are not burnt out straight away.

Source: Newstalk ZB