The mind games have begun ahead of the Super Rugby finals with NSW Waratahs coach Michael Cheika declaring the pressure is on the competition's runaway leaders, the Hurricanes.
Like the Waratahs last year, the Hurricanes have finished the regular season leading the overall standings and sit in pole position to win a maiden title.
The Waratahs, who are attempting to become the first Australian franchise to win back-to-back titles, secured second place behind the Wellington-based franchise and booked a week off and a home semi-final with their 31-5 win on Saturday night over Queensland.
Cheika's side will host the highest-ranked winner from the two qualifying matches next weekend.
The fourth-ranked Highlanders host the Chiefs in Dunedin on Saturday afternoon, while the sixth-ranked Brumbies travel to Cape Town to face the third-ranked Stormers on Sunday (NZT).