Super Rugby’s round 19 action gets underway in Hamilton tonight when the Chiefs host the Hurricanes in what should be a thrilling New Zealand derby.
Although both these teams are already assured of a place in the quarter‑finals, there will be no letting up from either side in a bid to claim victory which will also secure the winners bragging rights.
Going by overall competition points, this is sure to go down to the wire and be full of excitement, with the Hurricanes and the Chiefs in second and third place of the New Zealand Conference respectively.
The Hurricanes need to win, get a bonus point or avoid a heavy defeat against their hosts to guarantee a home quarter‑final the following week.
Chiefs head coach Colin Cooper says his side are ready to put on a show for the home crowd but expects a tough challenge from the Hurricanes.
🎥 Action from the last time the two teams met in Round 9 of the Super Rugby this year
The last time the teams met the Hurricanes claimed a 25‑13 victory in a Round 7 clash in Wellington earlier this year which ended a two‑match losing streak against the Chiefs.
The Chiefs will play the Hurricanes at 7.35 tonight.
In another match tonight, the Reds will take on the Sunwolves at 9.45pm.
Tomorrow, the Highlanders will take on the Rebels at 5.15pm, the Crusaders face the Blues at 7.35pm while the Waratahs will take on the Brumbies at 9.45pm.
On Sunday, the Lions face the Bulls at 1.05am while the Sharks will take on the Jaguares at 3.15am .
[Source: planetrugby]
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