Thousands Turn Up for Hurricanes Parade Through Wellington
- Publish date
- Wednesday, 10 Aug 2016, 2:53PM
Wellington will farewell two of its favourite rugby sons as the Hurricanes celebrate their Super Rugby title triumph with a street parade in the capital today.
Veteran Wellington and Canes players Victor Vito and Cory Jane will sign off their New Zealand rugby careers and fans in the capital are expected to make the All Black pair a focal point of celebrations.
Vito's 100th and final game for the Canes turned into a fairy tale when the hosts downed South Africa's Lions side in Saturday night's final played in icy conditions at Westpac Stadium. He will soon head to France with his family to play for the La Rochelle club.
Jane is heading to Japan after a stellar All Blacks and Hurricanes career and also signed off in fine style by scoring the opening try in his side's triumph.
Hurricanes captain Dane Coles and his team leaving Parliament during their victory Parade in Wellington. Photo / Mark Mitchell
Hurricanes players on their float during their victory Parade in Wellington. Photo / Mark Mitchell
The Hurricanes take to the streets of Wellington. Photo / Nicholas Jones
The Canes have taken 21 years to win their first Super Rugby title and it's certain Wellingtonians will dine out in style today in celebrating.
