We pick out players that will be out to make a mark in this edition's Super Rugby including two number 13's who can stake a claim for Springbok selection
Beauden Barrett kicked 20 points to help the Hurricanes beat the Bulls for the first time since 2008, securing a narrow 25-20 victory at McLean Park, Napier.
The 2014 Super Rugby season kicks off on 15 February and once again the fifteen Franchises from the Southern Hemisphere will battle it out for the coveted Super Rugby Trophy.
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A late try from Hosea Gear helped the Highlanders win in Dunedin against the Crusaders on Saturday. At half time, they were winning 20-10 after tries from Andrew Hore and Phil Burleigh.
It was predicted to be the match of the weekend and signs began proving it as early as on Monday evening when "sold out" signs were put up at Loftus Stadium ticket offices