The Hurricanes face a pivotal fortnight on the South African high veldt of Pretoria and Bloemfontein which will likely define their Super Rugby season.

Troubled rugby star Julian Savea will return to the field next weekend when the Hurricanes travel to South Africa to face the Bulls.

Hurricanes coach Mark Hammett was this week grilled on why he decided to name wing Julian Savea in his team to play the Force.

All sorts of pictures have been painted about the return clash between the Blues and Hurricanes but ultimately the five-eighths landscape should dictate this result.

You probably haven't noticed but the Hurricanes have won their past four games.

It was hard to tell which Savea brother was better as the Hurricanes picked apart the Waratahs 41-29 at the Cake Tin last night.

Most rugby seasons, there are questions about Ma'a Nonu. Sometimes there are positives about whether he can maintain his rich run of form.

After Ben May's first Super Rugby try was stolen from him a couple of years ago, he was finally able to break his drought in Wellington last night.

If seeing plenty of points is your thing then the Hurricanes' 46-30 victory over the Southern Kings at Westpac Stadium in Wellington this afternoon would have been right up your alley.