It is crunch time to determine the playoff placings in Super Rugby, and some teams could be left ruing their luck when the week concludes.

While that luck can take many forms, the largest factor in the Super Rugby season has been the luck of the draw, which has lifted some teams to playoff spots which could soon prove to be unearned.

This week, the Blues will take on the Waratahs at 7.35pm Friday while the Reds will face the Rebels at 9.40pm.

On Saturday, the Sharks will face the Sunwolves at 5am, the Crusaders play the Hurricanes at 5.15pm, the Highlanders will take on the Chiefs at 7.35pm while the Brumbies will face the Force at 9.40pm.

On Sunday, the Stormers will meet the Kings at 3.05am, the Cheetahs play the Bulls at 5.10am while the Jaguares will face the Lions at 9.40am.

Source: nzherald.co.nz