Hurricanes prop Ben Franks will notch up his 100th Super Rugby cap against the Stormers this weekend as the Hurricanes embark on the second match of their South African tour.

Franks, who made his debut in 2006, has represented the Canes in 16 matches and has 83 caps for the Crusaders. The front rower is in his ninth Super Rugby season and has also gone on to represent the All Blacks in 31 Test appearances.

This weekend Franks will be joined by experienced Hurricanes prop John Schwalger, playing at tighthead, in one of two changes to the forward pack.

Hurricanes will face the Stormers at 5:10am Saturday.

Meanwhile, the Chiefs will take on the Highlanders at 6.35pm Saturday.

On Friday the Crusaders meet the Blues at 6.35pm while the Rebels face the Cheetahs at 8.40pm.

Story by: Filipe Naikaso