Reds captain Will Genia said that he cannot understand the TMO's decision not to award Liam Gill a try in their Super Rugby qualifier match.

The Reds reign as Super Rugby champions came to an end when they lost 17-30 to the Sharks last night.

Genia spoke after match did not blame the decision for their loss but did say that it had a big impact on the match and therefore the result. 

The elimination of the Australian conference winners means the Sharks will face South African rivals the Stormers in the semifinals next Sunday.

Meanwhile, the Crusaders have kept their Super Rugby season alive with a clinical 28-13 playoff win over the Bulls last night.

They will now play New Zealand Conference rivals the Chiefs on Friday.

The semifinals this week are, on Friday the Chiefs host the Crusaders at 7.35pm while the Stormers take on the Sharks on Sunday at 3.05am.

Story by: Filipe Naikaso