Highlanders halfback Folau Fakatava has become one of the most sought-after players in New Zealand rugby. The Hurricanes have expressed an interest in signing off-contract Highlanders halfback Folau Fakatava, sparking a potential tug of war between the Super Rugby Aotearoa clubs. Fakatava became the most sought-after player in New Zealand rugby this week after All Black Aaron Smith signed a two-year contract extension with the Highlanders, blocking the young Tongan’s chances of playing meaningful minutes down south. The Hurricanes started the Super Rugby Aotearoa season without their first and second choice halfbacks after TJ Perenara exercised a clause in his deal with NZ Rugby to sign with Japanese Top League club NTT Docomo Red Hurricanes and Jamie Booth suffered a long-term leg injury during the Mitre 10 Cup.