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High expectations of midfielders Riley Higgins and Billy Proctor, who'll start together for the Hurricanes for the first time this season tonight against the Brumbies in Canberra

High expectations of midfielders Riley Higgins and Billy Proctor, who'll start together for the Hurricanes for the first time this season tonight against the Brumbies in Canberra

26 April 2025

Both returned from injury via the bench last week against the Western Force.

Canes coach Clark Laidlaw says Higgins will be an attacking threat with his footwork and offloading game.

Kickoff's at 9.35pm.

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