Winning takes precedence for Hammett The Hurricanes have won their supporters back so Mark Hammett is clear to concentrate on the true target of any Super Rugby coach. Hammett's roller-coaster relationship with his team's fans enters a third season and he's promising more than the razzle-dazzle which was a hallmark of 2012. Last year was just as much about healing wounds for Hammett, who was held in a lower esteem than most politicians by fans in the capital following a controversial first season at the helm. The Cantabrian's attempt to change the culture resulted in a standoff with senior players, prompting Ma'a Nonu and Piri Weepu to shift north while Andrew Hore and Hosea Gear scuttled south. The departure of four All Blacks turned popular support against Hammett. But, crucially, he was left with a young, happy side who had little to lose. That was evident with the way they played last year, scorching over for 58 tries - eight more than any other team. It lifted them to within two points of the playoffs. Hammett would love more of the same but he'll temper it with more pragmatic rugby this season, placing emphasis on physicality in defence. "There were a lot more aspects to our season last year outside of just winning," Hammett said. While winning remains No.1 and should always be, there were other things. There's no doubt we'll start leaps ahead of where we were last year. All Blacks prop Ben Franks has transferred from the Crusaders, supplying instant credibility to the scrum, while flanker Ardie Savea is a potential excitement machine if the muscles added in the off-season don't slow him down. There are few other notable additions although perhaps the biggest gain is the return to fitness of rising halfback TJ Perenara, whose mid-season broken ankle stripped them of spark and organisation. BIGGEST GAINS: James Marshall (five-eighth), Ardie Savea (flanker), Ben Franks (prop) BIGGEST LOSSES: Charlie Ngatai (second five-eighth), Daniel Kirkpatrick (five-eighth), Michael Bent (prop)