Follow the action as the Hurricanes and Chiefs clash for the Super Rugby Pacific title in Wellington.All you need to know for the Super Rugby Pacific grand final as the Hurricanes host the Chiefs in Wellington.Hurricanes v ChiefsHnry Stadium, Wellington. Saturday 7.05pmThe battle for Super Rugby supremacy takes place on Saturday night with the two best teams across the season battling it out for the championship.Both the Hurricanes and Chiefs finished the round robin stages with an 11-3 record, but the former ended up finishing four points higher on the standings due to bonus points.For the Hurricanes, this is their fourth grand final, having lost in 2006 to the Crusaders and 2015 to the Highlanders before beating the Lions the following year to capture their lone Super Rugby title.The Chiefs are contesting their seventh and they are out to end years of hurt. They lost in 2009 to the Bulls before going back-to-back in 2012-13, beating the Sharks and Brumbies under Dave Rennie. However, they have lost their last four finals in 2021, 2023, and 2025 to the Crusaders and 2024 to the Blues.The Hurricanes head into the final as favourites; however, the Chiefs have won seven of their last 10 Super Rugby Pacific meetings, including an extra-time 22-17 win when they met in round 10 this year.SquadsThe biggest team news comes from the Chiefs, who remain without All Blacks flanker Wallace Sititi as he continues to go through the concussion protocols following his nasty head knock against the Reds.The news that Sititi remains sidelined does bring into question if he will be fit enough to make the All Blacks squad which is named on Monday.They’ve also made two injury-enforced changes to their starting side, with centre Lalakai Foketi, who has signed with Welsh club Ospreys during the week, ruled out with a calf injury, while fullback Isaac Hutchinson has succumbed to a knee injury.Their spots in the starting side have been taken by Kyle Brown and Leroy Carter respectively, while Reon Paul joins the bench.Leroy Carter will start on the right wing for the Chiefs. Photo / SmartFrame / Action Press x“You work hard to be given this opportunity and it is satisfying to be in this position, but we also know there is one more game to win,” Chiefs coach Jono Gibbes said.”The Hurricanes have been the pace setters throughout the season and it will be a terrific challenge playing them at their home, but it is one we are looking forward to.“Playing in front of a full house is always stimulating and we know there will be plenty of Gallagher Chiefs supporters in the crowd, ringing their cowbells loudly.”For the Hurricanes, lock Caleb Delany has been ruled out with concussion; however, they do welcome back Devan Flanders from a head knock.Isaia Walker-Leawere takes Delany’s spot at lock, while Flanders starts at blindside flanker, demoting Brad Shields to the bench.“It’s a hugely exciting week and game ahead. A home final in front of a sold-out stadium, it doesn’t get much better than that,” Hurricanes coach Clark Laidlaw said.Devan Flanders has signed to play in Japan after the Super Rugby Pacific season. Photo / Photosport“We’ve prepared really well at the start of the week. We’ve got no question about what’s coming from the Chiefs and how good they are. We know it’s going to be a tough battle, but it’s something we’re really excited about.“It’s great news that we can welcome back Devan Flanders and pick a really settled team at this stage of the season. That’s something we’re really grateful for.“It’s a massive weekend, we’re hugely excited and can’t wait to get into it.”There will be an intriguing battle between wingers Fehi Fineanganofo and Josh Moorby to see who if one of them can claim the Super Rugby try-scoring record.Fineanganofo is currently equal with Joe Roff and Ben Lam for the Super Rugby Pacific try-scoring record, while Moorby is just one behind.Hurricanes: 1. Xavier Numia, 2. Asafo Aumua, 3. Pasilio Tosi, 4. Isaia Walker-Leawere, 5. Warner Dearns, 6. Devan Flanders, 7. Du’Plessis Kirifi (co-c), 8. Peter Lakai, 9. Cam Roigard, 10. Ruben Love, 11. Fehi Fineanganofo, 12. Jordie Barrett (co-c), 13. Billy Proctor, 14. Josh Moorby, 15. Callum Harkin.Bench: 16. Raymond Tuputupu, 17. Siale Lauaki, 18. Tyrel Lomax, 19. Brad Shields, 20. Brayden Iose, 21. Ereatara Enari, 22. Jone Rova, 23. Kini Naholo.Chiefs: 1. Ollie Norris, 2. Samisoni Taukei’aho, 3. Sione Ahio, 4. Josh Lord, 5. Tupou Vaa’i (vc), 6. Samipeni Finau, 7. Luke Jacobson (c), 8. Simon Parker, 9. Cortez Ratima, 10. Damian McKenzie, 11. Kyren Taumoefolau, 12. Quinn Tupaea (vc), 13. Kyle Brown, 14. Leroy Carter, 15. Liam Coombes-Fabling.Bench: 16. Brodie McAlister, 17. Jared Proffit, 18. George Dyer, 19. Seuseu Naitoa Ah Kuoi, 20. Kaylum Boshier, 21. Xavier Roe, 22. Josh Jacomb, 23. Reon Paul.
Hurricanes v Chiefs: Who will be Super Rugby champions?
Follow the action as the Hurricanes and Chiefs clash for the Super Rugby Pacific title.
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