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    Returning All Black Jordie Barrett is adamant the Hurricanes are better than their preseason scoreline against the Chiefs may suggest

    Returning All Black Jordie Barrett is adamant the Hurricanes are better than their preseason scoreline against the Chiefs may suggest


    The Canes have been thrashed 29-nil in Porirua, but used well over 30 players.

    Barrett - who's back after his playing sabbatical at Leinster - says while they're disappointed, they'll be improved come competition time.



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