The Hurricanes delivered arguably the greatest Grand Final performance in Super Rugby history, dismantling the Chiefs 60–5 in front of 34,500 fans at a sold-out Hnry Stadium to claim their second title and end a decade-long drought in devastating fashion.

Key moments

7 mins – TRY HURRICANES: Cam Roigard slings a cut-out ball to the right wing, finding Josh Moorby who steps off his right foot to beat his man and crash over for his 16th try of the season, briefly tying the all-time Super Rugby record. Ruben Love’s conversion hits the right post. (Hurricanes 5–0 Chiefs)

14 mins – TRY HURRICANES: Jordie Barrett charges through in midfield and Love stabs a grubber in behind that comes off a Chiefs defender. Roigard hacks it ahead again before Love scoops up the ricocheting ball, sprints into the 22 and steps past Liam Coombes-Fabling to score under the sticks. Love converts. (Hurricanes 12–0 Chiefs)

24 mins – TRY HURRICANES: Fehi Fineanganofo breaks the all-time Super Rugby record with his 17th try of the season. Peter Lakai carries towards the line before shifting it to Love, who fires a pass to Callum Harkin. Harkin streaks away on the edge, draws the fullback and sends it on to Fineanganofo, who strolls over untouched in the corner. Love converts from left touch. (Hurricanes 19–0 Chiefs)

30 mins – HELD UP: Ollie Norris powers over the line but referee Nic Berry rules him held up by Lakai and Harkin. The Chiefs’ best chance of the first half comes to nothing.

38 mins – TRY HURRICANES: Du’Plessis Kirifi and Devan Flanders carry hard before Barrett gets a miracle offload out the back to Harkin, who steps inside the cover defence to dive over to the right of the posts. Love converts. (Hurricanes 26–0 Chiefs)

40+2 mins – PENALTY HURRICANES: The Chiefs collapse at scrum time right as the siren sounds. Love drills a monster penalty from 50 metres, straight through the middle, to cap off a breathtaking first half. (Hurricanes 29–0 Chiefs)

Half-time: Hurricanes 29–0 Chiefs. A near-perfect opening 40 minutes from the hosts, who used the gale-force wind brilliantly to dominate territory and possession. Josh Moorby found space at will down the right edge, Asafo Aumua was dominant through the middle, and Peter Lakai was tireless around the park. Damian McKenzie endured a horror half – three restarts that handed over possession, missing touch from a penalty, a charged-down kick, and a dropped ball. The biggest half-time lead in a Super Rugby final.

44 mins – TRY HURRICANES: The scrum goes down and Roigard shifts it wide right, sending Love into space. He gets on the outside of his man and fires it to Moorby, who stands up Quinn Tupaea with a strong fend to streak away and score in the corner – his 17th try of the season, joining Fineanganofo on the all-time record. Love nails the conversion from the right sideline. (Hurricanes 36–0 Chiefs)

47 mins – HIA CHIEFS: Tupou Vaa’i cops the hip of Barrett when attempting a tackle and leaves the field for a head injury assessment, replaced by Seuseu Naitoa Ah Kuoi.

48 mins – TRY HURRICANES: Harkin pops up at second receiver and provides soft hands to put Devan Flanders through a gap. The Japan-bound flanker storms through and dives over in the corner in his farewell Hurricanes appearance. Love’s conversion hits the crossbar. (Hurricanes 41–0 Chiefs)

53 mins – TRY HURRICANES: The Hurricanes steal possession at the lineout and Flanders wins a penalty at the ruck after McKenzie fumbles on his own 5-metre line. Aumua carries towards the line before Barrett comes charging onto a short ball off the shoulder of Warner Dearns, powering through the defence to dot down. Love converts. (Hurricanes 48–0 Chiefs)

67 mins – TRY HURRICANES: The try of the night. Lakai pierces through a gap from 40 metres out before Isaia Walker-Leawere carries hard and shifts it to Brad Shields. Love receives on the wing, launches himself spectacularly into the air, somersaults over the covering defender and somehow stays in the field of play to plant the ball down in the corner, bringing up 50 in the final. Love’s conversion hits the left post. (Hurricanes 53–0 Chiefs)

75 mins – TRY CHIEFS: The visitors finally get on the board after building phase after phase inside the red zone, ensuring they do not become the first team to be held scoreless in a Super Rugby final. Naitoa Ah Kuoi picks and goes at pace, planting the ball down on the line. The Chiefs decline the conversion. (Hurricanes 53–5 Chiefs)

78 mins – TRY HURRICANES: Moorby fields a kick and charges back, splitting the defence on a superb run, beating defenders at will. He draws two defenders 20 metres out and pops a brilliant offload away to Jone Rova, who steps inside the final man to dive over and bring up 60 in the Grand Final demolition. Love converts. (Hurricanes 60–5 Chiefs)

Full-time: Hurricanes 60–5 Chiefs

Match report

Ten years after the Hurricanes’ only previous Super Rugby championship, Wellington is once again title town. The 55-point margin is the largest in the history of Super Rugby finals, surpassing the Bulls’ 61–17 victory over the Chiefs in Pretoria in 2009, and completed what has a genuine claim to being the most dominant season any franchise has produced in the competition’s three decades. The Hurricanes scored 113 tries in 17 matches throughout 2026, a figure unmatched by any domestic rugby team in the world this year.

The conditions threatened to undermine what had been billed as a clash between the competition’s two most potent attacks. Gale-force winds in excess of 60 kilometres per hour whipped around Hnry Stadium, accompanied by driving rain at kick-off. But rather than stifle the Hurricanes, the elements became their ally. Clark Laidlaw’s side used the wind with devastating precision in the first half, pinning the Chiefs deep inside their own territory and turning every scrap of possession into points.

The Chiefs were handed a pre-match reprieve when captain Luke Jacobson passed a late fitness test, but the good news ended there. Damian McKenzie, the only player to have featured in all 240 minutes of the previous three Grand Finals, endured a torrid opening 40 minutes. Three of his restarts handed possession straight back to the Hurricanes, he missed touch from a penalty, had a clearance kick charged down by Warner Dearns, and dropped the ball in open play. It was an error-riddled performance from one of the game’s most reliable operators, and the Hurricanes punished every mistake with ruthless efficiency.

Josh Moorby opened the scoring with a clinical finish in the right corner after Cam Roigard spotted space on the edge, before Ruben Love produced a moment of opportunism eight minutes later, pouncing on a deflected grubber, hacking it ahead and scooping it up to score under the posts. The player of the match contributed 25 points in all – the most by any individual in a Super Rugby final – and his early control and decision-making in treacherous conditions was the hallmark of a player ready for the highest level.

Fineanganofo’s record-breaking 17th try of the season arrived in the 24th minute after a beautifully worked move down the left edge. Lakai carried towards the defensive line before shifting the ball to Love, who fired a pass to Harkin. The fullback used his pace to create a two-on-one and Fineanganofo swan-dived over untouched in the corner to the delight of the crowd, surpassing the mark previously shared with Ben Lam and Joe Roff. Moorby would join him on 17 with his second-half double, meaning both Hurricanes wings finished the season as joint record-holders.

The Chiefs’ best chance of the first half came in the 30th minute when Norris powered over the line, only to be ruled held up by Lakai and Harkin in a moment of desperate defensive resolve. From there, the Hurricanes kicked further into gear. Harkin crossed after a miraculous Barrett offload and Love’s 50-metre penalty on the stroke of half-time completed the biggest first-half lead in a Super Rugby final at 29–0.

Any hopes of a Chiefs revival with the wind at their backs evaporated within minutes of the restart. The Hurricanes somehow looked even more dangerous playing into the conditions, their willingness to keep the ball in hand exposing a Chiefs defence that had simply run out of answers. Moorby’s second try came from a scrum, Love putting him into space before the wing backed himself to beat Tupaea one-on-one, while Flanders powered over from close range after Harkin’s soft hands put him through a gap in what proved to be a fitting farewell in his final Hurricanes appearance before a move to Japan.

Barrett’s try made it 48–0 after McKenzie fumbled under pressure deep inside his own territory, and the best try of the night arrived in the 67th minute. Lakai pierced through a gap and carried 30 metres before the ball was shifted wide, with Love launching himself into a spectacular somersault over the covering defender to plant the ball down in the corner and bring up the half-century.

Naitoa Ah Kuoi’s 75th-minute consolation spared the Chiefs the ignominy of becoming the first team to be held scoreless in a Super Rugby final, but there was still time for Rova to cap the rout. Moorby produced yet another scintillating break before popping an offload to Rova, who stepped inside the last man to bring up 60 and put the seal on one of the most remarkable performances the competition has ever witnessed.

For the Hurricanes, this was the crowning moment of a campaign Laidlaw has spent three years building towards. With a dozen players and coaches set to depart beyond this season, including Flanders, Dearns, and Walker-Leawere, the Hurricanes had to seize their moment – and they grasped it with both hands. Moorby and Fineanganofo are expected to earn maiden All Blacks call-ups when Dave Rennie names his squad on Monday, alongside loosehead Xavier Numia, after another standout campaign.

For the Chiefs, a fourth successive Grand Final defeat leaves the chokers tag firmly imprinted on Jono Gibbes’ side. Their consistency in reaching five finals in six years is admirable, but 13 years without silverware – the longest drought of any New Zealand franchise – goes on. The absence of Wallace Sititi, Lalakai Foketi, and Isaac Hutchinson robbed them of key figures, but the truth is no team in the competition could have lived with the Hurricanes in this form.

Teams

Hurricanes: 15 Callum Harkin, 14 Josh Moorby, 13 Billy Proctor, 12 Jordie Barrett (co-captain), 11 Fehi Fineanganofo, 10 Ruben Love, 9 Cam Roigard, 8 Peter Lakai, 7 Du’Plessis Kirifi (co-captain), 6 Devan Flanders, 5 Warner Dearns, 4 Isaia Walker-Leawere, 3 Pasilio Tosi, 2 Asafo Aumua, 1 Xavier Numia.
Replacements: 16 Jacob Devery, 17 Siale Lauaki, 18 Tyrel Lomax, 19 Brad Shields, 20 Brayden Iose, 21 Ereatara Enari, 22 Jone Rova, 23 Kini Naholo.

Chiefs: 15 Liam Coombes-Fabling, 14 Leroy Carter, 13 Kyle Brown, 12 Quinn Tupaea, 11 Kyren Taumoefolau, 10 Damian McKenzie, 9 Cortez Ratima, 8 Simon Parker, 7 Luke Jacobson (captain), 6 Samipeni Finau, 5 Tupou Vaa’i, 4 Josh Lord, 3 Sione Ahio, 2 Samisoni Taukei’aho, 1 Ollie Norris.
Replacements: 16 Brodie McAlister, 17 Jared Proffit, 18 George Dyer, 19 Seuseu Naitoa Ah Kuoi, 20 Kaylum Boshier, 21 Xavier Roe, 22 Josh Jacomb, 23 Reon Paul.

Match details

Hurricanes 60 (Tries: Josh Moorby 2, Ruben Love 2, Fehi Fineanganofo, Callum Harkin, Devan Flanders, Jordie Barrett, Jone Rova; Conversions: Ruben Love 6/9; Penalties: Ruben Love 1/1)
Chiefs 5 (Tries: Seuseu Naitoa Ah Kuoi; Conversions: 0/0 – declined)
Half-time: 29–0

Venue: Hnry Stadium, Wellington (34,500 – sold out)
Referee: Nic Berry (Australia)
Assistant referees: Reuben Keane (Australia), Louis Trisley (Australia)
TMO: Brett Cronan (Australia)

What’s next

The All Blacks squad for the Nations Championship tests in New Zealand in July is expected to be announced on Monday, with several Hurricanes players in line for selection or maiden call-ups.

The stage is set for a blockbuster conclusion to the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season, with the top-ranked Hurricanes hosting the Chiefs in a sold-out Grand Final at Hnry Stadium in Wellington on Saturday night.

It is a fitting finale to a thrilling campaign. The two sides have been the competition’s standout teams throughout, both finishing the regular season with 11 wins from 14 matches before powering through their respective semi-finals in dominant fashion. The Hurricanes topped the table with a remarkable points difference of +264, underpinned by an astonishing 104 tries in 16 matches – the best try-scoring strike rate in world domestic rugby this year.

For all their brilliance, both franchises carry the weight of history into the decider. The Hurricanes have not lifted the trophy since their sole title in 2016, while the Chiefs are desperate to shed the unwanted tag of perennial bridesmaids, having lost their last four Grand Finals – including defeats to the Crusaders in 2021, 2023, and 2025, and the Blues in 2024. This is the first time the two Waikato River rivals have met in a Grand Final, though they are locked at two victories apiece from four previous finals encounters.

Tickets were exhausted within 15 minutes of going on sale, ensuring a capacity crowd of more than 34,500 will create a cauldron of noise in Te Whanganui-ā-Tara for what promises to be an unforgettable occasion.

Hurricanes v Chiefs

Hnry Stadium, Wellington – 7:05pm NZST / 5:05pm AEST

Hurricanes head coach Clark Laidlaw has named a settled side with just two changes to the XV that demolished the Blues in last week’s semi-final. Devan Flanders returns from concussion to start at blindside flanker in what will be his final Hurricanes appearance before heading to Japan, slotting into a loose forward trio alongside co-captain Du’Plessis Kirifi and number eight Peter Lakai. In the second row, Isaia Walker-Leawere replaces Caleb Delany, who was ruled out with a concussion sustained during the semi-final.

The backline that has terrorised opposition defences all season is unchanged. Cam Roigard and Ruben Love continue their electric halves partnership, co-captain Jordie Barrett pairs with Billy Proctor in midfield, and the potent back-three combination of Fehi Fineanganofo, Josh Moorby, and Callum Harkin remains intact. Fineanganofo enters the final on 15 tries for the season – one short of matching Ben Lam and Joe Roff’s all-time Super Rugby record of 16 in a single campaign.

“It’s a hugely exciting week and game ahead. A home final in front of a sold-out stadium, it doesn’t get much better than that,” Laidlaw said. “We’ve got no question about what’s coming from the Chiefs and how good they are. We know it’s going to be a tough battle, but it’s something we’re really excited about.”

“It’s great news that we can welcome back Devan Flanders and pick a really settled team at this stage of the season. That’s something we’re really grateful for. It’s a massive weekend, we’re hugely excited and can’t wait to get into it.”

Hooker Asafo Aumua believes the opportunity means even more for a squad that has grown together through both highs and lows. “Most of the players started around the same time, some of them are leaving this year. We’re striving for the same goal and there’s another little drive for us to, hopefully, win,” he said.

Wing Josh Moorby echoed the sentiment, highlighting the connection within the squad. “It’s great to see us playing well together and gelling. It’s a great environment and culture, and we’re vibing off each other,” Moorby said.

Chiefs head coach Jono Gibbes, who replaced Clayton McMillan this season after previously serving as an assistant, has been forced into two backline changes. Former Waratah and nine-cap Wallaby Lalakai Foketi misses out with a calf injury, with Kyle Brown drafted in at outside centre alongside vice-captain Quinn Tupaea. Fullback Isaac Hutchinson is also absent after sustaining a knee injury in the semi-final victory over the Crusaders, with Liam Coombes-Fabling shifting from the wing to the back and All Black Leroy Carter returning to the starting side on the right wing.

The most significant absence, however, is All Blacks flanker Wallace Sititi, who suffered a nasty head knock against the Reds in the qualifying final on 6 June and was not considered for selection as he continues through concussion protocols.

On a brighter note, number eight Simon Parker will celebrate his 50th Super Rugby appearance for the Chiefs. The All Blacks loose forward, who debuted against the Crusaders in 2020, is part of a dominant Chiefs scrum that has produced six tries from the set piece in their last three matches. “It’s a huge honour to play 50 games for this team,” Parker said. “And it will be even more special doing it in the final against the Hurricanes.”

First five-eighth Damian McKenzie is the only player to have featured in all 240 minutes of the last three Grand Finals and has amassed 205 points against the Hurricanes during his storied career.

Despite the enforced changes and the challenge of travelling to Wellington, Gibbes struck a confident tone. “You work hard to be given this opportunity and it is satisfying to be in this position, but we also know there is one more game to win,” he said. “The Hurricanes have been the pace setters throughout the season and it will be a terrific challenge playing them at their home, but it is one we are looking forward to.

“Playing in front of a full house is always stimulating and we know there will be plenty of Gallagher Chiefs supporters in the crowd, ringing their cowbells loudly.”

Vice-captain Quinn Tupaea is under no illusions about the challenge ahead. “Their attack’s amazing. We’ll have our hands full and will have to be at our best on Saturday,” he said. “Everyone says championships are won on defence, so our defence is going to have to be at its best to hold them out.”

Hooker Samisoni Taukei’aho said the experience of four consecutive Grand Final appearances has strengthened the squad’s resolve. “We’re looking forward to going down there and giving it a good crack,” he said. “After last week’s performance, we got a lot of confidence and belief in what we do and we’re using that as a guide to where we want to be this weekend.”

Key battle: Ruben Love v Damian McKenzie

The fly-half duel could prove decisive – and may carry implications well beyond Super Rugby. Love’s stunning shift to first five-eighth has been one of the stories of the season, his attacking brilliance and partnership with Roigard driving the Hurricanes’ record-breaking try-scoring exploits. He enters the final on the cusp of All Blacks selection. McKenzie, meanwhile, has been a model of consistency throughout his career and is one of the finest operators in world rugby, though the lack of Grand Final silverware remains the one gap on his curriculum vitae. As Tupaea put it: “Whoever can pull it out best at the weekend can come away with the title.”

The stats

• The Chiefs have won seven of their last 10 matches against the Hurricanes, including a thrilling 22–17 extra-time victory in captain Luke Jacobson’s 100th match earlier this season
• This is the fifth finals meeting between the two clubs, locked at 2–2
• The Hurricanes have won one of their three Grand Final appearances (2016); the Chiefs have lost their last four Grand Finals
• The Hurricanes scored 104 tries in 16 matches this season – the best strike rate in world domestic rugby in 2026
• Both teams won 11 of their 14 regular-season matches
• Fehi Fineanganofo is one try short of matching the all-time Super Rugby season record of 16, held by Ben Lam and Joe Roff
• Simon Parker will play his 50th Super Rugby match for the Chiefs
• Damian McKenzie has scored 205 points against the Hurricanes and is the only player to have featured in all 240 minutes of the last three Grand Finals

Teams

Hurricanes: 15 Callum Harkin, 14 Josh Moorby, 13 Billy Proctor, 12 Jordie Barrett (co-captain), 11 Fehi Fineanganofo, 10 Ruben Love, 9 Cam Roigard, 8 Peter Lakai, 7 Du’Plessis Kirifi (co-captain), 6 Devan Flanders, 5 Warner Dearns, 4 Isaia Walker-Leawere, 3 Pasilio Tosi, 2 Asafo Aumua, 1 Xavier Numia.
Replacements: 16 Jacob Devery, 17 Siale Lauaki, 18 Tyrel Lomax, 19 Brad Shields, 20 Brayden Iose, 21 Ereatara Enari, 22 Jone Rova, 23 Kini Naholo.

Chiefs: 15 Liam Coombes-Fabling, 14 Leroy Carter, 13 Kyle Brown, 12 Quinn Tupaea (vice-captain), 11 Kyren Taumoefolau, 10 Damian McKenzie, 9 Cortez Ratima, 8 Simon Parker, 7 Luke Jacobson (captain), 6 Samipeni Finau, 5 Tupou Vaa’i (vice-captain), 4 Josh Lord, 3 Sione Ahio, 2 Samisoni Taukei’aho, 1 Ollie Norris.
Replacements: 16 Brodie McAlister, 17 Jared Proffit, 18 George Dyer, 19 Seuseu Naitoa Ah Kuoi, 20 Kaylum Boshier, 21 Xavier Roe, 22 Josh Jacomb, 23 Reon Paul.

Referee: Nic Berry (Australia). Assistant Referees: Reuben Keane (Australia), Louis Trisley (Australia). TMO: Brett Cronan (Australia).

Unavailable – Hurricanes: Caleb Delany (concussion), Taine Roiri (ribs), Jai Tamati (knee), Brett Cameron (knee), Will Cole (calf), Riley Higgins (shoulder), Josh Timu (foot), Drew Wild (shoulder).

Unavailable – Chiefs: Lalakai Foketi (calf), Isaac Hutchinson (knee), Wallace Sititi (concussion), Reuben O’Neill (concussion), Taine Kolose (laceration), Daniel Rona (hand), Emoni Narawa (foot), Etene Nanai-Seturo (foot), Jayden Sa (shoulder).

Milestones

• Simon Parker (Chiefs) – 50th Super Rugby cap for the Chiefs

Where to watch

New Zealand: Sky Sport 1 (coverage from 5:30pm)
Australia: Stan Sport (live and on demand, ad-free)
Fiji: Sky Pacific (pay TV); Fijian Broadcasting Corporation (free-to-air)
United Kingdom & Ireland: Sky UK
United States & Canada: ESPN; FloSports (USA territories); TSN (Canada)
Pacific Islands: Digicel
Japan: Wowow
South Africa & Africa: SuperSport
France: Canal+
Rest of World: NZR+ (streaming)

Number eight Simon Parker will celebrate his 50th Super Rugby appearance for the Chiefs when they face the Hurricanes in Saturday’s Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final in Wellington, with head coach Jono Gibbes forced into two changes for the decider.

Key team news:

• Simon Parker set for milestone 50th Chiefs appearance
• Lalakai Foketi ruled out with a calf injury; Kyle Brown starts at outside centre
• Isaac Hutchinson (knee) also misses out; Liam Coombes-Fabling shifts to fullback
• All Blacks wing Leroy Carter returns to the starting side on the right wing
• Wallace Sititi remains unavailable as he continues through concussion protocols
• Two forced changes to the starting XV from the semi-final win over the Crusaders

Gibbes has been forced to reshuffle his backline after losing former Waratah and nine-cap Wallaby Lalakai Foketi to a calf injury and fullback Isaac Hutchinson to a knee problem sustained during last week’s semi-final victory over the Crusaders in Hamilton.

Kyle Brown comes into the starting XIII to replace Foketi alongside vice-captain Quinn Tupaea in midfield, while Liam Coombes-Fabling shifts from the wing to fullback in place of Hutchinson. That reshuffle opens the door for All Black Leroy Carter, who featured off the bench in the semi-final, to start on the right wing.

The continued absence of All Blacks flanker Wallace Sititi is a significant blow. Sititi suffered a nasty head knock against the Reds in the qualifying final on 6 June and was not considered for selection as he continues through concussion protocols. The major focus will be on having the dynamic loose forward fit for the All Blacks’ Nations Championship tests in July.

Parker, who made his Chiefs debut against the Crusaders in 2020 and has earned eight All Blacks caps, would have reached the milestone sooner had he not missed the entire 2021 season through injury. He is part of a dominant Chiefs scrum that has produced six tries from the set piece in their last three matches.

“It’s a huge honour to play 50 games for this team,” Parker said. “And it will be even more special doing it in the final against the Hurricanes.”

The forward pack is otherwise unchanged, with the All Blacks combination of Ollie Norris, Samisoni Taukei’aho, and Sione Ahio in the front row, Josh Lord and vice-captain Tupou Vaa’i at lock, and captain Luke Jacobson joined by Samipeni Finau in the back row. Cortez Ratima and Damian McKenzie continue their halves partnership, with McKenzie the only player to have featured in all 240 minutes of the last three Grand Finals.

Reon Paul has been added to the bench in place of Carter, joining Brodie McAlister, Jared Proffit, George Dyer, Seuseu Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Kaylum Boshier, Xavier Roe, and Josh Jacomb.

Saturday’s match will be the fifth time the two rivals have met in the Super Rugby finals, with each side claiming two victories, but this is the first time they will contest a Grand Final. The Chiefs are appearing in their fourth consecutive decider, having lost the previous three, and last lifted the trophy with back-to-back titles in 2012 and 2013 under current All Blacks coach Dave Rennie.

Gibbes, who replaced Clayton McMillan – now coaching Munster – this season, acknowledged the magnitude of the occasion while insisting his squad are focused on the task at hand.

“You work hard to be given this opportunity and it is satisfying to be in this position, but we also know there is one more game to win,” Gibbes said. “The Hurricanes have been the pace setters throughout the season and it will be a terrific challenge playing them at their home, but it is one we are looking forward to.

“Playing in front of a full house is always stimulating and we know there will be plenty of Gallagher Chiefs supporters in the crowd, ringing their cowbells loudly.”

The Chiefs will be without Lalakai Foketi (calf), Isaac Hutchinson (knee), Wallace Sititi (concussion), Reuben O’Neill (concussion), Taine Kolose (laceration), Daniel Rona (hand), Emoni Narawa (foot), Etene Nanai-Seturo (foot), and Jayden Sa (shoulder).

Chiefs team to play Hurricanes:
15. Liam Coombes-Fabling
14. Leroy Carter
13. Kyle Brown
12. Quinn Tupaea – vice-captain
11. Kyren Taumoefolau
10. Damian McKenzie
9. Cortez Ratima
8. Simon Parker
7. Luke Jacobson – captain
6. Samipeni Finau
5. Tupou Vaa’i – vice-captain
4. Josh Lord
3. Sione Ahio
2. Samisoni Taukei’aho
1. Ollie Norris

Replacements:
16. Brodie McAlister
17. Jared Proffit
18. George Dyer
19. Seuseu Naitoa Ah Kuoi
20. Kaylum Boshier
21. Xavier Roe
22. Josh Jacomb
23. Reon Paul

Match details: Hurricanes v Chiefs, Hnry Stadium, Wellington. Saturday 20 June, 7:05pm NZST (5:05pm AEST). Live on Sky Sport 1 (NZ) and Stan Sport (Australia).

Match officials: Referee: Nic Berry. Assistant referees: Reuben Keane, Louis Trisley. TMO: Brett Cronan.