All Blacks Barrett, Coles to start Super Rugby season on bench

Beauden Barrett of New Zealand scores a try during their Rugby World Cup final match against Australia at Twickenham in London, Britain, October 31, 2015. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - World Rugby's Player of the Year Beauden Barrett will be on the bench for the Wellington Hurricanes in their Super Rugby opener against the Sunwolves in Tokyo on Saturday.

All Blacks team mate Dane Coles will also start the game on the bench as coach Chris Boyd manages their return to the side after they joined pre-season training late due to international commitments.