Hurricanes coach Chris Boyd says his side’s 21‑13 win over the Chiefs last weekend had given the squad a final injection of self-belief as they head into the playoffs.
The Hurricanes have a valuable week off to host a semifinal at Westpac Stadium.
The Hurricanes will play the Brumbies in the semis next week if the Brumbies beat the Stormers in this weekend’s playoffs.
If the Stormers win against the Brumbies then the Hurricanes will face the winner of the Chiefs and Highlanders playoff.
Wing Cory Jane and fullback Nehe Milner‑Skudder are coach Chris Boyd's main injury concerns after the pair left the field last weekend.
Their fitness has taken on a little more urgency after impressive newcomer Sam McNicol joined fellow wing Matt Proctor in dealing with concussion.
Looking at the play offs this week, the Highlanders will face the Chiefs while the Brumbies takes on the Stormers.
By finishing the regular season as the competition’s two highest ranked conference winners, the Hurricanes and the Waratahs have earned the week off and progress straight to the Super Rugby semifinals where they await the winners of the Finals Series.
The Highlanders will host the Chiefs at 7.35pm Saturday while the Stormers will host the Brumbies at 3.05am Sunday.
Source: superxv.com
