Ihaia West happy to have taken the long way home to the Hurricanes HAMISH BIDWELLPHOTOSPORT Finally getting into Hurricanes' colours has been worth the wait for Ihaia West. Ihaia West's just about seen off one old rival, but he'll be pretty familiar with the other by the end of this season. Although, to be fair to West, the 10s who got picked ahead of him were hardly the worst. READ MORE:* Bye 'not ideal' for Highlanders* Highlanders edge out Blues* Blues coach rues yellow card* Crotty: Title didn't come easy* Youngest Barrett set for returnSopoaga eventually left Wellington for the Highlanders and will soon take up a two-year contract at English club Wasps. For West, getting a game in Super Rugby meant going to the Blues.

Source: Stuff February 24, 2018 02:03 UTC