Crusaders in a must win situation
A win for the Reds will mean a rest next weekend in the first round of super rugby play-off and also secure the first spot in the points standing and a home semifinal in Brisbane.
For the Chiefs - this game is a farewell to coach Ian Foster, captain Mils Muliaina and Sitiveni Sivivatu.
At 7.35pm, Crusaders needs to beat the Hurricanes after the Blues defeated the Highlanders last night.
Waratahs playing at home at 9.40pm face a must win situation against the Brumbies to be in the play-off, a loss will mean an end to their season.
If the Waratahs beat the Brumbies then the Bulls and Sharks game is a must win for both side to be in the play-off.
The top two sides after the round robin game this weekend will have the rest next weekend and will wait for the semifinal the following weekend.
The number 3 side in the points standing will meet against the 6th place side while the 4th and 5th side will face each other in the play-off.
Meanwhile looking at games today, the chiefs take on the reds at 5.30pm, crusaders and hurricanes game is at 7.35pm with the brumbies and waratah facing off at 9.40pm.
Story by: Paradise Tudrau/Dreu Vukailagi.
Source: Allblacks.com
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