The Brumbies have already beaten the Blues, Chiefs, Crusaders, and Highlanders this season — a win against the Hurricanes tonight would complete a clean sweep of New Zealand sides.
Hurricanes co-captain Du’Plessis Kirifi will make his 100th appearance for the team, while winger Josh Gray could debut off the bench.
The Captain Shout Cup is also on the line in the teams’ traditional Anzac Day fixture.
The Hurricanes’ recent record against the Brumbies is patchy, though they rarely meet at home.
Christchurch shapes as the next best thing, with the roofed stadium set to suit the Hurricanes’ dangerous backline.
There will be no shortage of motivation in talismanic co-captain Kirifi’s 100th match, with the Captain Shout Cup adding to the stakes.
After a late fade against the Chiefs, the Hurricanes have loaded their bench with first-choice front-rowers.
The Hurricanes have just kicked off against the Brumbies.
In other games, the Blues play the Reds at 7.35 tonight, tomorrow Moana Pasifika will face the Highlanders at 2pm, while the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua will meet the Chiefs at 4.30pm.
Source: stuff.co
