A scuffle mid-field, initiated by Franks, allows Stormers a promising foot-hold in the Hurricanes' half. But Franks soon rectifies the situation with a big hit that dislodges the ball and returns possession to his team.
Key moment for the Hurricanes when they earn a line-out on the Stormers' five. They opt for the overthrow but the ball is slapped forward by a flailing South African hand. 'Canes launch an attack down the blindside off the ensuing scrum. Eventually the ball is lost forward, and Stormers clear their lines.
Stormers concede another penalty when the referee spots an offside infringement. Hurricanes opt for the posts from a long way out, but Barrett's kick doesn't quite have the legs. Stormers collect and clear.
Stormers are handed an opportunity to level the score-board almost immediately after the restart. Ben Franks crashes to ground at scrum-time and is penalised appropriately. Pieterson lines it up from long-range but the ball drifts wide of the uprights..
Hurricanes earn a line-out in Stormer territory when Habana fails to collect Taylor's clearance kick, letting the ball trickle out of play. Three phases later, Stormers concede a penalty off the back of a ruck after some lazy running disrupts Hurricane ball. Barret converts. Strong start for the 'Canes.
Hello and welcome Super Rugby fans. Today we provide coverage of this Round 11 clash that sees the Hurricanes host the Stormers. Hurricanes and Stormers sit 8th and 11th in their respective tables, but a win for both teams would fire them up in the standings. Hurricanes sit 4 points behind conference leaders, Blues, while four points would propel Stormers towards the top of an incredibly tight South African conference. Kick-off on the way.
Habana to mark his comeback with a try but Canes by 7