Overview
- The Hurricanes ran in eight tries for a bonus-point win at Sky Stadium to launch their Super Rugby Pacific campaign.
- Josh Moorby scored a hat-trick and Fehi Fineanganofo added two tries, with reports noting Fineanganofo is set to join Newcastle later this year.
- First-five Brett Cameron left the match with a leg injury after 23 minutes and was replaced by Billy Proctor, intensifying concerns at No.10 with Ruben Love already unavailable.
- Fullback Callum Harkin impressed with line breaks and try assists, then directed play effectively when shifted to first-five following Cameron’s exit.
- Debutant lock Warner Dearns rebounded from early lineout errors to top the tackle count, while No.8 Brayden Iose crossed twice and delivered a high-work-rate performance.