Plumtree will aid the Brave Blossoms with three matches later this year.
The axed All Blacks winger had the option to move sides ahead of the 2018 season.
Savea was a high profile casualty in Steve Hansen's squad for the Rugby Championship.
Jane played over 100 matches for the Wellington side in a career spanning 10 years.
Chris Boyd said if the Hurricanes had scored again before the break they could have sealed the match against the Lions.
The Hurricanes went down 44-29 in their Super Rugby semi-final against the Lions.
It's semi-finals football - which Kiwi teams will survive this weekend's do or die matches?
The boys refused to take it easy on their mates during a tough session in Johannesburg.
Is there anything the Hurricanes first-five can't do?
"We're in a pretty special position where we've got boys in the backline who can play anywhere from 12 to 15."
Sam Carter refuted the idea that Australian rugby are behind after the 35-16 loss to the Hurricanes.
Coles came onto the field in the 51st minute against the Brumbies in their playoff match in Canberra.
Jordie Barrett scored a bizarre try for the Hurricanes after Ben May's perfect headed "assist".
The Hurricanes picked up a 35-16 win over the Brumbies to seal their spot in the Super Rugby semi-finals.
It's quarter-final times - which Kiwi teams will survive this weekend's play-offs?
The hooker will make his return to the field after missing four months with concussion issues.
The 30-year-old will don the Hurricanes jersey once again after concussion symptoms crippled him for four months.
The hooker said even going to support his team-mates at games was incredibly difficult.
The hooker sought advice from other players affected by head issues like Charlie Ngatai and James Broadhurst.
The Hurricanes and All Blacks star spent four months on the sideline due to ongoing head issues.
Four of the five Kiwi sides will lace up their boots as finals footy begins next week.
The youngest Barrett was in the unusual jersey of No.13 tonight, but he produced the same magic he has all season regardless.
The Hurricanes have broken the Crusaders' unbeaten run with a 31-22 win at Westpac Stadium in Wellington.
Chris Boyd tried so hard to use a phrase to evade the question, but it went south quickly.
Matt Proctor and Geoff Cridge also signed deals to stay at the Cake Tin.
A positive result could mean the difference between travelling for four hours or 20 hours.
He won't be playing the Crusaders this week, however.
Plumtree cracked a smile at the question.
If the Hurricanes beat the Crusaders they will face a shorter flight to play the Brumbies.
The Hurricanes assistant coach said it looked like someone had changed the French referee's mind.
