LIVE from 5:05 pm: Waratahs face tough battle against Hurricanes
The Hurricanes are dominating the NSW Waratahs 26-0 after half-time in Wellington.
The Waratahs are desperate for victories as they sit outside the top eight with time running out.
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Waratahs coach Darren Coleman has freshened up his team, calling Will Harrison and Dylan Pietsch into the starting side against the ladder-leaders.
The Hurricanes return home with a point to prove after their first defeat of the season against the Brumbies.
They will be looking to extend their lead on top of the table, sitting one point ahead of the Blues.
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42': A better start for the Waratahs than the first, but a knock on at the 22 stops the attack
HALF TIME: HURRICANES 26 - 0 WARATAHS
40': Waratahs can't get themselves onto the board before the break, dropping it short of the line
37': Nawaqanitawase puts Pietsch into space and he chips ahead for himself, stopped by some desperate defence.
31': Hurricanes almost score again but drop it five metres out
27': Brayden Iose strolls over for an easy Hurricanes try Hurricanes 26-0
23': The visitors poked the kick in behind for Pietsch, covered easily by Ruben Love who dropouts fast to alleviate the pressure
20': Waratahs get their first attacking chance inside the 22 from a lineout but the transfer is sloppy and the hosts recover, run down the field via Bailyn Sullivan, stopped by Dylan Pietsch over the ball
17': Hurricanes go the length of the field after counter attacking the Waratahs, with Josh Moorby there to finish it off Hurricanes 21-0
14': Hurricanes just dominating the game early as Brett Cameron dives over eventually Hurricanes 14-0
7': The hosts continue to roll but the lineout isn't straight
4': The Hurricanes win the loosehead and Billy Proctor races over the line for the opener Hurricanes 7-0
2': Peter Lakai instantly gets the Hurricanes on the front foot with a burst, only for the hosts to drop it
LATE CHANGE: Ben Grant comes onto the bench for Caleb Delany, with Justin Sangster elevated to the starting side.
HURRICANES 26
Tries: Proctor, Cameron, Moorby, Iose
Cons: Cameron 3/4
WARATAHS 0
HURRICANES v NSW WARATAHS TEAMS
HURRICANES (1-15): Pouri Rakete-Stones, Kianu Kereru-Symes, Tyrel Lomax, Justin Sangster, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Devan Flanders, Peter Lakai, Brayden Iose, Richard Judd, Brett Cameron, Bailyn Sullivan, Riley Higgins, Billy Proctor (c), Josh Moorby, Ruben Love
RESERVES: Raymond Tuputupu, Xavier Numia, Pasilio Tosi, Ben Grant, Du'Plessis Kirifi, TJ Perenara, Jordie Barrett, Salesi Rayasi
WARATAHS (1-15): Hayden Thompson-Stringer, Julian Heaven, Harry Johnson-Holmes, Hugh Sinclair, Fergus Lee-Warner, Lachlan Swinton, Hunter Ward, Langi Gleeson, Jake Gordon (c), Will Harrison, Dylan Pietsch, Lalakai Foketi, Joey Walton, Triston Reilly, Mark Nawaqanitawase
RESERVES: Jay Fonokalafi, Lewis Ponini, Brad Amituanai, Miles Amatosero, Charlie Gamble, Jack Grant, Tane Edmed, Vuate Karawalevu
HOW TO WATCH HURRICANES v NSW WARATAHS
The Hurricanes' clash with the Waratahs will be shown LIVE on Stan Sport.
Coverage will be live and ad-free on Stan Sport, slated to start at 4:30 pm with kickoff expected at 5:05 pm.
