The Hurricanes' rampaging success in this year's Super Rugby championship may have helped the All Blacks sell out the Cake Tin. 

Around 34 thousand people are expected at Hnry Stadium on Saturday as the All Blacks take on Italy. 

The game had initially struggled to sell out, with four thousand tickets still available at the end of last week. 

Hurricanes Chairman Malcolm Gillies told Ryan Bridge there are 11 Wellington players in the All Blacks, and hopefully the Hurricanes' style of rugby carries over. 

The team's on-field Super Rugby success also looks to have influenced a major breakthrough off the field. 

The 2026 champions have had a troubled period financially – posting consecutive annual losses, including a $2 million deficit last year. 

But Gillies indicated that things are at last heading in the right direction. 

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The Hurricanes' rampaging success in this year's Super Rugby championship may have helped the All Blacks sell out the Cake Tin.&nbsp;
Around 34 thousand people are expected at Hnry Stadium on Saturday as the All Blacks take on Italy.&nbsp;
The game had initially struggled to sell out, with four thousand tickets still available at the end of last week.&nbsp;
Hurricanes Chairman Malcolm Gillies told Ryan Bridge there are 11 Wellington players in the All Blacks, and hopefully the Hurricanes' style of rugby carries over.&nbsp;
The team's on-field Super Rugby success also looks to have influenced a major breakthrough off the field.&nbsp;
The 2026 champions have had a troubled period financially – posting consecutive annual losses, including a $2 million deficit last year.&nbsp;
But Gillies indicated that things are at last heading in the right direction.&nbsp;
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Malcolm Gillies: Hurricanes Chairman on Hnry Stadium selling out for the All Blacks v Italy clash

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