Manawatu prop Chris Eves to make Hurricanes debut

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…

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