The ACT Brumbies will be looking to keep their season alive as they travel to Wellington to face the Hurricanes.
The Brumbies kick off the finals against the top-ranked side following last week's shock defeat to Moana Pasifika.
Watch every second of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season live and on demand via Stan Sport.
Lachlan Lonergan and Luke Reimer both come into the starting side in an attempt to become the first Australian team to win a finals game in New Zealand.
Meanwhile, the Hurricanes head into the game rested after a host of stars missed their loss to the Crusaders last week.
This includes co-captains Jordie Barrett and Du'Plessis Kirifi, with victory ensuring the finals continue to run through Wellington.
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It is rainy, wet and swirling conditions that welcome both sides as they take the field in Wellington.
Ben O'Keefe blows his whistle, and the Canes kick us off!
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Welcome to Rugby.com.au's coverage of the ACT Brumbies' clash with the Hurricanes in Wellington, our first match of finals in the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season.
Both sides are going through their warm-up, with confirmation of no late changes for either side. It is rainy, cold and wet in windy Wellington, which could work in the favour of the visitors somewhat given conditions this time of year in Canberra.
HURRICANES (1-15): Xavier Numia, Asafo Aumua, Pasilio Tosi, Caleb Delany, Warner Dearns, Brad Shields, Du'Plessis Kirifi (co-c), Peter Lakai, Cam Roigard, Ruben Love, Kini Naholo, Jordie Barrett (co-c), Billy Proctor, Josh Moorby, Callum Harkin
Replacements: Raymond Tuputupu, Pouri Rakete-Stones, Tyrel Lomax, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Brayden Iose, Ereatara Enari, Jone Rova, Ngane Punivai
BRUMBIES (1-15): James Slipper, Lachlan Lonergan, Allan Alaalatoa (c), Lachlan Shaw, Cadeyrn Neville, Rob Valetini, Luke Reimer, Charlie Cale, Ryan Lonergan, Declan Meredith, Corey Toole, David Feliuai, Hudson Creighton, Andy Muirhead, Tom Wright
Replacements: Billy Pollard, Blake Schoupp, Rhys van Nek, Nick Frost, Rory Scott, Klayton Thorn, Tane Edmed, Ollie Sapsford
Referee: Ben O'Keeffe
Assistant Referees: Todd Petries, Warwick Lahmert
TMO: Richard Kelly
The Hurricanes' clash with the Brumbies will be shown LIVE on Stan Sport.
Coverage will be live and ad-free on Stan Sport, slated to start at 4:30 pm with kickoff expected at 5:05 pm.
