Hurricanes coach Mark Hammett has rubbished rumours of tension with captain, Andrew Hore.

Hammett has declared the hooker will return to his starting 15 this week.

Hore was benched against Western Force to allow Dane Coles a start but Hammett was quick to calm talk of a rift.

Hurricanes will play Lions at 5:30pm this Saturday.

Meanwhile, at 7:35pm this Friday, Highlanders will take on Western Force.

Story by: Dhanjay Deo