Four captains, hooker Asafo Aumua, flankers Du'Plessis Kirifi and Brad Shields, and centre Billy Proctor, have been named by the Hurricanes for the DHL Super Rugby Pacific campaign. Employing the ...

Adam Cooper headed along and caught up with Hurricanes coach Clark Laidlaw, 'Canes midfielder Billy Proctor, and Blues pivot Beauden Barrett.

2024 skipper Brad Shields is joined by Du'Plessis Kirifi, Billy Proctor and Asafo Aumua in a new franchise model of four captains for 2025. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further.

Hooker Asafo Aumua, flankers Du'Plessis Kirifi and Brad Shields, and centre Billy Proctor have all been entrusted with the role. "Yes, the approach is a little bit different, but we're not just ...