The Hurricanes have sent a message to the rest of the competition with a 64-12 thumping of Moana Pasifika.
The win locks up their spot in fourth as they book their place in a qualifying final with the ACT Brumbies next Saturday.
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It also ensures the Blues qualify for the finals following their earlier win over the NSW Waratahs.
Moana Pasifika needed a bonus point win to leap the Blues and started the game perfectly through number eight Semisi Tupou Ta’eiloa.
The back-rower was there to capitalise on a Solomon Alaimalo intercept for the opening points of the night.
However, this is where the Hurricanes kicked into life and delivered a commanding first half performance.
Hooker Jacob Devery dived over from a rolling maul, followed over by a lovely chip and chase from flanker Devan Flanders to give them the lead.
Former Hurricane Ardie Savea was everywhere in defence, trying to keep the visitors in the game.
But Cam Roigard’s intercept broke Moana Pasifika as the scrumhalf races away for the try.
A special solo effort from Peter Umaga-Jensen gave the hosts a commanding 26-7 lead heading into the break.
Umaga-Jensen’s second sealed the victory as the hosts’ replacement forwards got in on the fun.
Raymon Tuputupu and Pouri Rakete-Stones both scored in the big victory as the Hurricanes cruised away with the win.
Savea crossed for the visitors but he was unable to stop the powerful Hurricanes performance as Billy Proctor brought up the half-century.
Former Moana Pasifika half Ere Enari capped off the big win with a late try against his old side, before debutant Tjay Clarke got a debut five-pointer with the final touch of the game.
