The Hurricanes are back on top of the Super Rugby Pacific standings after beating Moana Pasifika 32-24 in Wellington.
The Wallaroos need to beat New Zealand for the first time to qualify for the elite WXV 1 competition after they were over-run by the USA in the Pacific Cup.
Waratahs captain Jake Gordon says it would have been a good experience playing in France, but he understands why Rugby Australia aren't releasing him.