Retiring Wellington Hurricanes hooker Dane Coles will try to 'take the emotion out' when the All Blacks veteran bids a likely farewell to home fans against the Canterbury Crusaders on Saturday.Having missed some six weeks with concussion and calf problems, the 36-year-old has slotted straight back into th
Retiring Wellington Hurricanes hooker Dane Coles will try to"take the emotion out" when the All Blacks veteran bids a likely farewell to home fans against the Canterbury Crusaders on Saturday.
Having battled through 138 games through 15 seasons, the abrasive, bearded Coles has more than a few good memories, not least captaining the team to its sole Super Rugby championship in 2016. To do that, they will need to topple the Crusaders and then hope the Melbourne Rebels can upset the fourth-placed ACT Brumbies in Canberra.
"I’m a guy that likes to stay in the background but I suppose there's been a bit of reflection this week, looking back on the memories and the people I’ve played with."
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