Rugby

Rayasi likely to start for Hurricanes in Super Rugby semifinal

June 24, 2019 3:54 pm

Salesi Rayasi scores one of his tries for the Hurricanes agaisnt the Bulls [Source: Photosport]

Hurricanes Rookie winger Salesi Rayasi who has links to Fiji could start for the Hurricanes in its Super Rugby semifinal showdown in Christchurch.

He scored two tries for the Hurricanes in their 35-28 win against the Bulls over the weekend.

Hurricanes Centre Matt Proctor and lock Sam Lousi are also in the selection.

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Proctor injured a pectoral muscle in the game against the Sharks on June 2nd while Lousi has not played this year after undergoing surgery on a torn pectoral muscle in pre-season.

Loose forward Vaea Fifita will definitely be back for the semifinal after serving his three-week suspension for a high shot against the Sharks.

Winger Wes Goosen is expected to be out after aggravating his hamstring injury against the Bulls.

The Hurricanes take on defending champion the Crusaders at 7.35pm this Saturday.

[Source: stuff.co.nz]