Kawau returned to Super Rugby in 2009 when he was drafted to the Hurricanes and made 9 appearances, mainly as a substitute.<unk> Kawau returned to Super Rugby in 2009 when he was drafted to the Hurricanes and made 9 appearances, mainly as a substitute. He was back with the Hurricanes in
2010, but missed most of the season due to injury, only returning for 6 matches at the end of the year.