Hurricanes (New Zealand)
Based in 'windy' Wellington, the New Zealand capital at the south of the North Island, the Hurricanes also represent East Coast, Poverty Bay, Hawke's Bay, Taranaki, Wanganui, Manawatu, Wairarapa Bush and Horowhenua Kapiti. The Hurricanes play most of their matches at the 'Cake Tin', Wellington's Westpac Stadium.
Coach: Colin Cooper
2007: Eighth
Best finish: Semi-finals 1997, 2003, 2005, Finalists (Second) 2006
Ground: Westpac Trust Stadium, Wellington (34,500)
Colours: Gold shirts, black shorts
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