RECAP: The Hurricanes have kicked well clear for a 59-19 win over the NSW Waratahs in Sydney.
The Waratahs' night was set before the kick-off when Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii was ruled out with a hamstring injury.
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The hosts opened the scoring through Triston Reilly, but trailed 19-12 at the break before the Hurricanes ran away with the contest.
Billy Proctor crossed for a hat-trick in the second half as they piled on the points.
The Waratahs were unable to stop the flow as they dealt with two yellow cards and a heavy crash back down to earth following their unbeaten start to the season.
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59-19 Hurricanes: The Hurricanes put a cherry on stop of a classy performance as they score one last try.
Billy Proctor makes it a hat-trick as they launch from the kick-off and go through the hands.
52-19 Hurricanes: The Hurricanes bring up the half century after another error from the Waratahs gifts them points.
George Poolman drops the ball and the Hurricanes make them pay, Jone Rova the man to take advantage.
45-19 Hurricanes: The Waratahs are desperately trying to avoid it being 50 as the Hurricanes keep attacking.
Some desperate scramble is the only thing that stops it, with the Hurricanes using the numbers.
45-19 Hurricanes: The Waratahs are still fighting but just can't make anything work.
Sid Harvey creates a half break, with the pass well behind Max Jorgensen as the fatigue sets in.
45-19 Hurricanes: George Poolman is off for ten and faces a nervous wait.
Poolman collects Josh Moorby in the air, reducing the Waratahs back to 14 as soon as Angus Blyth returns to the field.
45-19 Hurricanes: Another simple try for the Hurricanes as they cut the Waratahs apart.
Jone Rova bursts through a gaping hole and draws the fullback for Ereatara Enari to dive over the line.
38-19 Hurricanes: Max Jorgensen gives the crowd something to celebrate with his second
Jorgensen snatches the intercept and wins the foot race for the line.
38-12 Hurricanes: Bailyn Sullivan gets his second of the night as the visitors take advantage of the numbers.
Sullivan waltzes over the line as Jordie Barrett picks him out in space.
31-12 Hurricanes: The Hurricanes look to have scored their third try of the half as the visitors keep rolling.
But the TMO comes in at the right time, finding the clear knock-on to deny it, however the referee has deemed Angus Blyth was cynical in forcing the ball loose, adding to the 'Tahs pain.
The Hurricanes go again for the line, but the Waratahs stop the rolling maul and the visitors for now.
31-12 Hurricanes: The Waratahs finally get a scrum penalty but can't make the good field position work.
The visitors again work their way out of trouble as they continue to dominate this second half.
31-12 Hurricanes: The Hurricanes are a class at the moment as the hosts scramble to stay in the game.
The Waratahs enter the 22 but are instantly burnt by a turnover and monster kick for touch.
Another perfect chip finds Billy Proctor and he makes it two in quick succession.
24-12 Hurricanes: All too easy for the Hurricanes as Billy Proctor runs through a gaping hole for the try.
The visitors expose the space in the rush defence and the All Black cruises over the line.
17-12 Hurricanes: Both teams trade opportunities inside their respective halves as the game starts to break down.
George Poolman creates a chance for the Waratahs and when that breaks down, the visitors once again slice through the defence via Devan Flanders, with Jake Gordon clearing the ball to give his side a breather.
17-12 Hurricanes: The Hurricanes waste little time and Bailyn Sullivan restores the lead.
A lovely kick from Callum Harkin finds Sullivan on a dime, juggling and touching it down.
12-all: Max Jorgensen is unstoppable at the moment, crossing for another athletic try.
Jorgensen works with an inch of space on the sidelines and dives for the line, just staying in for the crucial five pointer.
12-7 Hurricanes: Triston Reilly lights up the Allianz crowd afrer snatching the intercept.
But the Hurricanes clearly had advantage after dominating at scrum time.
12-7 Hurricanes: The Waratahs are gifted a prime opportunity to hit back after an overthrown lineout on the 'Canes 22.
The hosts work to the goal-line but the ball comes loose as another poor pass from the 'Tahs gifts the ball back.
12-7 Hurricanes: The Hurricanes hit the front as Fehi Fineanganofo breaks away from the defence and puts Peter Lakai over for the try.
The Waratahs keep putting pressure on themselves as Max Jorgensen's clearing kick is out on the full close to the 22.
7-5 Waratahs: All too easy for the Hurricanes as hooker Asafo Aumua gets the Hurricanes first try.
It was a training park move as the front-rower is left unmarked on the winger and eases over.
7-0 Waratahs: The Waratahs get on the board first and it's a deserved first try for Triston Reilly.
Reilly does his best front-rower impression, sneaking over the line to find the chalk.
No way through for the Waratahs so far but they have the visitors under serious pressure.
They win a free kick and go quick, with Triston Reilly forcing the five metre scrum after putting the ball on the foot.
The visitors have had a brain fade and handed the Waratahs prime field position.
Under new law trials, you can't join the ruck after the call of use it, giving the hosts a free kick five out.
The Waratahs work under penalty advantage, with the play going nowhere.
The visitors are causing chaos at lineout time, stealing the first two.
It's stopping the Waratahs from leaving their half desperate the strong defence from wingers Triston Reilly and Max Jorgensen
A brilliant chance for the visitors to strike first as they win a ruck penalty from the kick-off.
But the Waratahs scramble excellently and force the mistake in defence, winning a clearing penalty shortly afterwards.
A massive test for the Waratahs as the Hurricanes get this game underway in Sydney.
They are running right to left on your screen to start this game as Cam Roigard leads out the Hurricanes in his 50th game for the club.
Cloudy conditions but the rain is expected to stay away
Tries: Reilly, Jorgensen 2
Cons: Creighton 1/2, Harvey 1/1
Pens:
Tries: Aumua, Lakai, Sullivan 2, Proctor 3, Enari, Rova
Cons: Barrett 4/6, Harkin 1/1, Cashmore 2/2
Pens:
Huge news as Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is a late out for the NSW Waratahs.
Suaalii limped off the field during warm ups and has been replaced by George Poolman.
Massive blow for the Waratahs.
WARATAHS (1-15): Tom Lambert, Folau Faingaa, Daniel Botha, Matt Philip (c), Miles Amatosero, Leafi Talataina, Charlie Gamble, Pete Samu, Jake Gordon, Lawson Creighton, Max Jorgensen, Joey Walton, George Poolman, Triston Reilly, Andrew Kellaway
Replacements: Ioane Moananu, Isaac Kailea, Siosifa Amone, Angus Blyth, Clem Halaholo, Teddy Wilson, Jack Debreczeni, Sid Harvey
HURRICANES (1-15): Xavier Numia, Asafo Aumua, Pasilio Tosi, Warner Dearns, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Devan Flanders, Du'Plessis Kirifi (co-c), Peter Lakai, Cam Roigard, Callum Harkin, Fehi Fineanganofo, Jordie Barrett (co-c), Billy Proctor, Bailyn Sullivan, Josh Moorby
Replacements: Jacob Devery, Siale Lauaki, Tevita Mafileo, Brad Shields, Brayden Iose, Ereatara Enari, Lucas Cashmore, Jone Rova
Referee: James Doleman
Assistant Referees: Fraser Hannon, Dan Moore
TMO: James Leckie
The Waratahs' clash with the Hurricanes will be shown LIVE on Stan Sport.
Coverage will be live and ad-free on Stan Sport, slated to start at 7:00 pm with kickoff expected at 7:35 pm.
