Hurricanes
41
Match Complete
Highlanders
22
| J. Barrett |  | 78 | ||
| S. Rayasi |  | 77 | ||
| B. Iose | | 70 | ||
| 57 | | A. Dixon | ||
| J. Barrett | | 53 | ||
| D. Kirifi | | 52 | ||
| J. Barrett | | 42 | ||
| J. Barrett |  | 42 | ||
| N. Laumape | | 40 | ||
| D. Coles | | 37 | ||
| 29 | | M. Hunt | ||
| 27 | | J. Nareki | ||
| 18 | | S. Gilbert | ||
| 17 | | J. Dickson | ||
| J. Barrett | | 8 | ||
| D. Flanders | | 7 | ||
| 4 | | M. Hunt |
| 6 | Tries | 3 | ||
| 4 | Conversions | 2 | ||
| 1 | Penalty Goals | 1 | ||
| 0 | Field Goals | 0 |
The Hurricanes and the Highlanders will be looking to end their disappointing Super Rugby Aotearoa campaigns on a high when they lock horns in Wellington. Keep an eye on proceedings with live scores right here on The Roar from 5:05pm (AEST).
It has been a dismal season for the Hurricanes, winning just one match to sit two games behind in last spot on the table. It means they have nothing to play for but pride in this one.
One-time All Black Julian Savea makes a welcome return to the No.14 jersey after being rested for their 26-24 loss to the Chiefs.
Today will also bring the Highlanders’ season to a close, though they can leapfrog the Blues into third with a win. They will be keen to reverse the result of their last match against the ‘Canes back in March, a 19-30 loss giving Jason Holland’s men their sole victory for the season.
Game information
Kick-off: 5:05pm (AEST)
Venue: Sky Stadium, Wellington
Live stream: Stan Sport
Betting: Hurricanes $1.63, Highlanders $2.26 (odds via PlayUp)
Teams
Hurricanes
1. Xavier Numia, 2. Dane Coles (c), 3. Tyrel Lomax, 4. James Blackwell, 5. Scott Scrafton, 6. Reed Prinsep, 7. Du’Plessis Kirifi, 8. Devan Flanders, 9. Luke Campbell, 10. Ruben Love, 11. Salesi Rayasi, 12. Ngani Laumape, 13. Billy Proctor, 14. Julian Savea, 15. Jordie Barrett
Reserves: 16. Asafo Aumua, 17. Fraser Armstrong, 18. Alex Fidow, 19. Isaia Walker-Leawere, 20. Brayden Iose, 21. Cam Roigard, 22. Peter Umaga-Jensen, 23. Pepesana Patafilo
Highlanders
1. Ethan de Groot, 2. Ash Dixon (co-c), 3. Siate Tokolahi, 4. Bryn Evans, 5. Josh Dickson, 6. Shannon Frizell, 7. Billy Harmon, 8. Kazuki Himeno, 9. Aaron Smith (co-c), 10. Mitch Hunt, 11. Jona Nareki, 12. Scott Gregory, 13. Patelesio Tomkinson, 14. Sam Gilbert, 15. Nehe Milner-Skudder
Reserves: 16. Liam Coltman, 17. Ayden Johnstone, 18. Josh Hohneck, 19. Manaaki Selby-Rickit, 20. Hugh Renton, 21. Kayne Hammington, 22. Michael Collins, 23. James Lentjes
Machooka
Roar Guru
May 14th... lock it in Diggeriwi :thumbup: Tahs host Canes! Should be good fun... an entertaining game. Well, at least for one of us!?! :laughing:
Dwards
Roar Rookie
Good fun. That's Highlanders captains challenge is officially my favourite for the season. :silly:
Danny McGowan
Roar Rookie
I not sure why anyone would think he a future AB. I a Cane's man, but I find he has a few too many weaknesses to be a contender for ABs. He has to learn to keep making himself available when play doesn't come his way, and certainly needs to hold position in defence a bit better than he does at present.
Tim Carter
Roar Pro
"Again" is a strange word to describe a competition that has never happened before.
woodart
Guest
TT comp..score blowouts and viewers walking away..again!
Ex force fan
Guest
For,a,captain there is too much Bakkies in him now. He is getting a reputation as a dirty player in my view. I like controlled aggression but elbows in the face to evoke a reaction is not on especially not if you are the captain. If that is the examples you set as leader you are not a leader.
JD Kiwi
Roar Rookie
I wish we'd prioritise sevens in Olympic year. Biggest event of the year and plenty of time to get back for the world cup.
JD Kiwi
Roar Rookie
So said when injury or illness takes away what made a player a joy to watch.
WithTheDawn
Roar Rookie
Lol, no one knocks back a spot in the real ABs mate. I’d say he wouldn’t be ready this year anyway, so he is free to go play 7s.
Paulo
Roar Rookie
Almost as go of as seeing Coles run over him for the last 1st half try. Sometimes Coles can be a real duck, but he turn it up tonight, but Aaron Smith should be able to take it.
Paulo
Roar Rookie
Well technically he’s represented NZ in Sevens and they are called the ABs too... word is he is looking for Olympic gold so may just knock back a 15 a side offer.
Paulo
Roar Rookie
Was thinking the same thing. Especially in that one shot looking back to NMS on ground as Rayasi runs away.
The Late News
Roar Rookie
a couple of bucks in your pocket helps.
HiKa
Roar Rookie
Congrats on a nice win for your team, DC. Some really nice tries.
JD Kiwi
Roar Rookie
Good to hear that Laumape is talking more, used to be a big criticism.
Digby
Roar Guru
Good fun, entertaining game, on to the TT comp then :thumbup:
killaku
Roar Rookie
NZ talent....Mean
78
77
JD Kiwi
Roar Rookie
Must be galling for NMS to get stepped like that. Used to be the other way around!