The Hurricanes will once again play at FMG Stadium in Palmerston North after it was confirmed they will face the Stormers on Friday, April 26, 2013.
Hurricanes CEO James Te Puni and Manawatu Rugby CEO John Knowles confirmed the match, with the 'Canes having last played there in 2010.
"Manawatu is an important part of the Hurricanes region. It has been home for many past and present Hurricanes, with the latest edition in Cullum Gibbons who is part of the Hurricanes Wider Training Group," Te Puni told the Hurricanes official website on Friday.
"This will be a fantastic match. The Stormers were our round one opponent in 2012 and it was a tough encounter over in Cape Town. On home turf, the team will be looking forward to the re-match and I'm sure the Manawatu fans will be right behind them."
Comments
ArmchairGeneral says...
I love that word: "eatery". Only in New Zealand. Don't want one of those stuck up restoooowrunts.
Posted 21:25 14th December 2012
rugby_rockstar says...
Whoa! Conrad and co obviously really love Palmerston North. Look how excited they were when they heard the news! Is it because Palmerston North is reputed to have the highest number of restaurants, eateries and cafe bars per capita in New Zealand? (Thanks Wikipedia!)
Posted 12:29 14th December 2012