The Hurricanes set a new record by scoring six tries against Western Force in Perth but despite the large margin of victory, they spent much of the game on the defensive.
TJ Perenara of the Hurricanes. Photo: PhotoSport
Two tries for Ngani Laumape and one each for Loni Uhila, Leni Apisai, Vince Aso and TJ Perenara took their campaign tally to 83, going past the 81-try mark set by the Lions last year.
The Force were much more competitive than the scoreline suggests as they scored through Dane Haylett-Petty and Richard Hardwick. However, they were left exhausted by the New Zealand team's dogged defence.
The Hurricanes were 12-0 up at halftime and scored their four tries in an 18-minute blitz in the second half.
-Reuters
