Newcastle have signed Wellington and Hurricanes centre Tane Tu'ipulotu on a three-year deal.
Hurricanes loose forward Jerry Collins has called time on his playing career in New Zealand.
The Crusaders booked themselves a home Super 14 final spot with a clinical 33-22 win over the Hurricanes in Christchurch.
Only Rodney So'oialo's rib injury will force a change to the Hurricanes line-up for Saturday's semi-final against the Crusaders.
| Time | Result |
|---|---|
| Hurricanes | |
| Saturday 24th May | |
| Super 14 | |
| Crusaders 33 - 22 Hurricanes | |
| Pos | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crusaders | 12 | 52 |
| 2 | Hurricanes | 13 | 41 |
| 3 | Blues | 13 | 40 |
| 4 | NSW Waratahs | 12 | 39 |
| 5 | Stormers | 12 | 37 |
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