The Hurricanes have a winning rate of 57 percent and they are aiming to increase this when they take on the Highlanders this evening in the Super Rugby.

The last time the two teams met, the Hurricanes won 27-20 in May last year.

They have played each other 28 times with the Hurricanes winning 15 of these.

The Hurricanes will play the Highlanders at 6.35 tonight while the Waratahs take on the Brumbies at 8.45pm.

Meanwhile, the Crusaders beat the Blues 33-24 last night, the Chiefs beat the Rebels 27-14 while the Bulls defeated the Sunwolves 34‑21 this morning.

Source: Superxv.com