Hurricanes v Bulls: match preview, TV details and tipping

TV: Sky Sports Action, 8.35am Saturday

The Hurricanes lost just three matches all season - twice to the table-topping Crusaders plus a surprise reverse at home to the Jaguares - and they are just 2-9 to overcome the Bulls in Wellington.

The Canes' consistency and attacking prowess should see them through to the semi-finals but the Bulls have been obdurate opponents and should make this a close, hard-fought clash.

The South African outfit were in New Zealand in rounds 16 and 17 and earned draws against the Highlanders and Blues, while before that they suffered a 22-10 defeat to the Brumbies in Canberra.

Since the start of April they have suffered four defeats - that 12-point loss in Canberra, a heavy home reverse to the Crusaders, and then defeats by one points to the Stormers and two points to the Jaguares.

The Hurricanes are back to full strength having rested a few players once a home quarter-final was secure, but the Bulls are also strengthened by the return of Springboks Jesse Kriel at centre and Jason Jenkins in the second row.

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Hurricanes to win by one to 12 points
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