Pressure squarely on Hurricanes

Waratahs coach Ewen McKenzie believes the pressure is all on the Hurricanes as the teams step up preparations for Friday's Super 14 semi final in Wellington.

The Sydney-siders arrive early this afternoon, with last Saturday's loss and the Wendell Sailor affair put behind them.

McKenzie says the pressure is heaped back on the 'Canes, having the unenviable task of repeating last week's performance.

He says his side has taken plenty from Saturday's loss while the Hurricanes will have to rise to the challenge again to win.

The Hurricanes continue to keep a watchful eye on injured lock Jason Eaton.

He arrived back from Sydney on Sunday in a "moon boot" and it is unlikely he will train with the team today.

One man who will train is Taranaki veteran Paul Tito who is returning from three weeks on the sidelines.

- NEWSTALK ZB