For All Blacks' Stars, Super Rugby Business Comes First
The Hurricanes are playing in their first semifinal in nine years. They finished top of the standings at the end of regular season. The Brumbies are the underdog, having travelled a lot to get to Wellington. If the Hurricanes win, they will host the final the following weekend. The Waratahs have a large contingent of Australia internationals. Their team is also playing without Jerry Collins and Alana Madill, who died in a car accident in France. Jerry's daughter Ayla is recovering in hospital. It's been three weeks since the accident. Conrad Smith and Ma'a Nonu played with Jerry.
