The Hurricanes now have the opportunity to end decades of heartbreak and disappointment with the final of the Super Rugby Championship coming up this weekend.
The Hurricanes have won their last seven matches against the Lions. Their only defeat to the Lions came in 2007 while the Hurricanes have only lost five of their 27 games in the past three Super Rugby seasons.
The last time the Hurricanes lost to a South African team at Westpac Stadium was in 2012 which was against the Cheetahs where they went down 47‑38.
Meanwhile the Lions have proved themselves a worthy opponent, defeating the Crusaders and Highlanders at home with ease.
They now face a long trip to the capital, where the Canes will be bolstered with the odds heavily in their favour.
The Hurricanes will face the Lions at 7.35pm this Saturday in the final of the Super Rugby Championship.
Source: nzherald.co.nz
