Hurricanes add to Aussies’ woes
The Hurricanes booked their place in the Super Rugby quarter-finals with a 28-17 win against the Waratahs in Sydney on Saturday. SIMON BORCHARDT reports.
Simon Borchardt
Canes made better use of ball
The Hurricanes beat the Waratahs in Sydney despite enjoying less possession and territory, according to SARugbymag.co.za's Opta-powered statistics.
Highlights: Lions vs Kings (2016)
The hosts scored eight tries in their 57-21 win at Ellis Park.
Highlights: Jaguares vs Highlanders (2016)
The visitors scored four tries in their 34-8 win in Buenos Aires.
Highlights: Waratahs vs Hurricanes (2016)
The visitors scored three tries in their 28-17 win in Sydney.
Highlights: Crusaders vs Rebels (2016)
The hosts ran in 13 tries to claim an emphatic 85-26 win in Christchurch.
Highlights: Reds vs Chiefs (2016)
The visitors scored eight tries in their crushing 50-5 win in Brisbane.
Highlights: Blues vs Brumbies (2016)
The hosts scored six tries in their 40-15 bonus-point win in Auckland.
Bulls must win big at Loftus
The Bulls need a bonus-point win against the Sunwolves on Saturday to keep their slim playoff hopes alive, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.
Barrett headlines Sydney blockbuster
Hurricanes flyhalf Beauden Barrett will pose the biggest threat to the Waratahs on Saturday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.
