While the Hurricanes had already revealed many of their key signings for next year ahead of the official squad release, they've still managed to slip in a few surprises announcements today.
Highly rated prop Tyrel Lomax and lock Scott Scrafton are two big additions to the Hurricanes squad for the 2020 Investec Super Rugby season.
Evergreen five-eighth Pisi is the only Manu Samoa survivor from the team who stunned a largely second-string Wallabies team 32-23 in 2011.
Tusi Pisi will make his third World Cup appearance at the age of 37, while prop Michael Alaalatoa will complete a compelling family story after both were named in Samoa's squad on Saturday.
Manu Samoa head coach Steve Jackson has rung the changes for his side's Pacific Nations Cup clash with the United States in Suva on Saturday.
The Jaguares have recorded their first win over the Hurricanes, holding on for a 28-20 victory to move them on par with the Bulls at the top of the South African conference.
Jordie Barrett reminded All Blacks coach Steve Hansen of his World Cup aspirations as he scored two early tries to help the Hurricanes beat the Chiefs 47-19 in Super Rugby on Saturday.
TEAM NAMING: Record Hurricanes points scorer Beauden Barrett is among a trio of front line players who will return to the starting line-up for Saturday's Super Rugby derby match against the Chiefs in Wellington.