The New Zealand Herald's Mark Geenty talks to Hurricanes fly-half Aaron Cruden about an eventful few days.
"It was a rollercoaster Super 14 bye week for Aaron Cruden. He had his locks shorn over a losing Big Mac bet, but today was a beaming recipient of the Hurricanes' No 10 rugby jersey with their season on the line in Canberra.
"One of New Zealand rugby's rising stars usurped Willie Ripia for Friday's match against the in-form Brumbies for just his second Super 14 start, as they look to rectify a four-match winless streak.
"He will form a fresh halves duo with Tyson Keats, with Piri Weepu granted bereavement leave after his grandfather's death, while Manawatu loose forward Nick Crosswell gains the No 7 jersey in the absences of the ill Karl Lowe and Scott Waldrom, whose wife is due to give birth.
"Cruden returned to Wellington sporting a shiny pate after boldly wagering a mate he couldn't devour a whole family meal under the golden arches; including drinks and fries."
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