Let’s face it, we all love some rugby stats (well, maybe not everyone!)
For those who do, here’s some key stats so you can impress your friends and whanau, leading up to Saturday's R16 clash, Hurricanes vs Moana Pasifika.
- The Hurricanes and Moana Pasifika have previously met six times, with the head-to-head record 4 v 2 in favour of the Hurricanes.
- The Hurricanes have scored 40 tries against Moana Pasifika, while Moana scored 19 in return.
- This season, the Hurricanes are averaging 44.2 points per match, with Moana Pasifika averaging 20.3.
- Moana Pasifika captain, Ardie Savea, played 131 matches for the Hurricanes between 2013 and 2023.
- Moana Pasifika coach, Tana Umaga (in his second year at Moana), played 122 matches for the Hurricanes between 1996 and 2007.
- The Hurricanes and Moana met earlier in Round 4 this season at Albany, with Moana beating the Hurricanes for the second time, winning 40-31.
- In that game, Moana Pasifika scored six tries, including a "hat-trick" to Miracle Faiilagi.
- The Hurricanes had five different try scorers in the match: Brayden Iose, Ruben Love, Peter Lakai, Ngatungane Punivai and Jone Rova. Harry Godfrey kicked three conversions.
- Moana Pasifika made their Super Rugby Pacific debut in 2022, and their first victory came in their third match: against the Hurricanes in Auckland (24-19).
- Brothers feature in both teams, Tevita Mafileo (Hurricanes) and Sione Mafile'o (Moana) - wonder who their family supports?!
If you haven't already, be sure to get your tickets for the game against Moana Pasifika on Saturday, 31 May, at 7.05 pm at Sky Stadium to support the Hurricanes in their push for the finals!
Get your tickets here
