The table leading Hurricanes have underlined their Super Rugby title credentials with a 38-31 win over the Crusaders in Wellington. 

The home side scored two crucial tries before halftime and then kept the visitors at least seven points away despite a tit-for-tat second half. 

Hurricanes loose forward Brayden Iose told Piney they always knew it was going to be a good battle – the Crusaders have been a sort of benchmark in Super Rugby for the last few years. 

“Very happy to get the win.” 

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