Gareth Evans slips through the tackle of Robbie Henshaw of the Lions during the Highlanders vs British & Irish Lions match at Forsyth Barr Stadium on June 13, 2017. Photo: GettyHighlander's loose forward Gareth Evans has signed with the Hurricanes for the next two years. The Hawke's Bay 25-year-old will join the defending Super Rugby champions after spending the past four seasons with the Highlanders. Evans shifted his provincial rugby allegiance from Otago to Hawke's Bay in 2014 and felt the time was right to make a similar move at Super Rugby level. Hurricanes head coach Chris Boyd said Evans was an exciting addition to the squad.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 28, 2017 03:33 UTC