2017 Super Rugby
New Zealand Conference
Hurricanes vs Chiefs
Westpac Stadium
Wellington, New Zealand
Friday, 09 June 2017
Kick-off is at 09h35 CAT.
Hurricanes will play host to Chiefs in the 2017 Super Rugby match at the Westpac Stadium in Wellington on Friday.
The Wellington-based side overcame Western Force 34-12 in their previous league match which was played last weekend. The win extended Hurricanes' three-match winning streak in the league. Prior to their current run, they had lost to Crusaders away. The last time Hurricanes tasted defeat at home was in April 2016 when they lost 28-27 to Chiefs. Since then they have won 12 successive games at home.
Chiefs defeated Waratahs 46-31 in their previous league match which was played last weekend. The victory ended the Hamilton-based side's two-match win-less run in the league. They had lost to Crusaders and played to a draw with Blues. The draw against Blues was also Chiefs' last away match. Before facing Blues, Chiefs had won two successive wins on the road.
Hurricanes and Chiefs have met 24 times in competitive matches. The former have won 12 games compared to Chiefs' 11 victories. Hurricanes have played 12 matches at home against Chiefs. They have won eight matches compared to Chiefs' four wins.
Head-to-Head
Hurricanes - 12
Chiefs - 11
Draws - 1
Form Guide (Last five Super Rugby games)
Hurricanes - W,L,W,W,W
Chiefs - W,W,L,D,W
2017 Super Rugby - Australasian statistics
Tries For
Hurricanes - 77
Chiefs - 44
Tries Against
Hurricanes - 24
Chiefs 23