Waratahs fight to save season

Wellington - The table-topping Hurricanes put their unbeaten run on the line Saturday against the defending Super 15 champions Waratahs, who are desperate to revive their season.

While the Hurricanes relish being in the unaccustomed seat at the head of the table, the 10th-placed Waratahs have slipped to must-win territory with a four-win, three-loss record.

Although the Waratahs have consoled themselves by saying it is similar to last year when they bounced back to win the championship, a fourth loss now will make it extremely difficult to repeat the 2014 fightback.