The top-of-the-table Hurricanes are wary of the lowly NSW Waratahs' prospect of ambushing the Super Rugby Pacific pacesetters in Wellington.
The Rebels will enter their Super Rugby Pacific clash with the Blues on Friday after a vote by creditors on a plan to save or liquidate the cash-strapped club.
The Queensland Reds will hope the inclusion of Wallabies flanker Fraser McReight can lead them to victory in Christchurch for the first time since 1999.