The Hurricanes will look to raise the defensive bar even further against Super Rugby's defending champion Waratahs today.
Lock Jeremy Thrush's 100th match will serve as a motivating factor, but a more measurable goal will be shutting down the Waratahs attack in front of what promises to be a bumper afternoon crowd.
The Hurricanes will look to reinforce their mantra which is to roll up their sleeves on defence and let the attack take care of itself.
The Hurricanes meet the Waratahs at 4.30 this afternoon. At 7.35pm the Highlanders play the Blues, the Brumbies meet the Rebels at 9.40pm while the Force play the Stormers at 11.45pm.
