Former All Blacks winger Julian Savea has scored two tries in a losing cause to join Israel Folau as the all-time top try-scorer in Super Rugby as the Hurricanes were beaten 27-24 by the Fijian Drua in Suva.
Arriving at the halfway point of their DHL Super Rugby Pacific campaign, the Hurricanes face their co-leaders in the competition, the Chiefs, knowing it is their most defining game of the season.
Super Rugby Pacific has confirmed the Hurricanes top of the table Super Rugby Pacific Round 8 match against the Chiefs at Sky Stadium in Wellington this Saturday will now kick off at 2.35PM (NZST).
Winger Salesi Rayasi has scored two tries for the Hurricanes in their 29-14 Super Rugby Pacific win over the Highlanders to take them joint-top with the Chiefs.
All Blacks midfield and fullback utility Jordie Barrett had been spending time this week with NRL powerhouse the Melbourne Storm to add to his skill set, especially around his kicking from the ball in hand.
Another eye-catching display from teenage son of a gun Max Jorgensen hasn't saved the NSW Waratahs from a worrying third Super Rugby Pacific defeat from four starts to open the season.
Execution in crucial plays will be the goal for the Hurricanes to get back on a winning run when hosting the Waratahs in Wellington in Super Rugby Pacific action on Friday.
Super Rugby Pacific will celebrate the next generation of fans and players during Kids Round with special deals and free tickets making it easier than ever for families to attend matches during Round #4 of the 2023 season.
Four second-half tries have ensured an experienced Hurricanes outfit disposed of the Queensland Reds to begin their Super Rugby Pacific season with a comfortable 47-13 victory in Townsville.
All Black Jordie Barrett is enjoying the assurance of being able to prepare for a season to play second five-eighths for the Hurricanes and to apply lessons from last season.