The Rebels have had a mixed season on the field with two wins against Moana Pasifika and the Force,but on Friday lost by 26 points to the Hurricanes in New Zealand.

Hanigan urged supporters to “stay with us” before the showdown with the Rebels,which is critical to both clubs’ seasons.

“I think you can see from our performances that we’re close,but no cigar,but we’re going to keep putting our best efforts forward,” Hanigan said. “We’re still acutely aware that it’s not the result we want.

“We’re just on the wrong side of the ledger there and it hurts,it stings you. But there’s still a little bit of growth there and with growth will come results.”

After facing the Drua,captain Jake Gordon spoke of his disappointment as he reflected on side’s inability to execute in the dying minutes of close games.

“It’s been the story of the last three weeks,we’ve definitely been in games and let them slip,” Gordon said.

“We’re a team that fights,but you know,we need to become more clinical and that’s shown in the last few weeks with the Highlanders,the Blues and now the game over here.

“We’re a team that can compete with anyone but we need to turn those losses into wins.”

JonathanDrennan travelled toFiji as a guest of Rugby Australia.

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