The Sharks and the Highlanders are highly tipped to play in the Colonial Cup final this season.

Both teams will feature in the semifinals next week with the Sharks playing at home against the Crusaders while the Highlanders will meet the Knights.

The Sharks have already beaten the Crusaders in a round-robin match and the Highlanders also won over the Knights.

Both the Sharks and the Highlanders will go into next week's semifinals as favourites.

Meanwhile, Fiji Rugby Union is yet to decide on the venues for the semifinal matches.