Road to Finals - Playoffs explained

Tomorrow evening, we undertake our biggest test of the season so far, a Quarter Final clash against the Hurricanes in the capital city.

The winner of this game will propel themselves into the semi final to be played the following weekend. The location of this semi final will be dependent on the winner of the second Quarter Final to be played between the Crusaders and Sharks.

Here are the potential scenarios if the Gallagher Chiefs beat the Hurricanes this Friday:

If the Gallagher Chiefs beat the Hurricanes and the Sharks beat the Crusaders, the Gallagher Chiefs WILL host the Sharks in the semi final next weekend at FMG Stadium Waikato. (Time and date to be confirmed)

If the Gallagher Chiefs beat the Hurricanes and the Crusaders beat the Sharks, the Gallagher Chiefs will travel to Christchurch next weekend to play the Crusaders in the semi final. (Time and date to be confirmed)

On the other side of the Quarter Final draw, the Waratahs face off against southern rivals, the Highlanders in Sydney and the Lions host the Jaguares in Johannesburg. If the Highlanders can win in Sydney, they will either face the Lions in Johannesburg for the semi final or face the Jaguares at home in Dunedin. A Waratahs win will see them travel to Johannesburg for the semi final if the Lions win their respective Quarter Final, or host the Jaguares in Sydney.

Keep an eye on our channels as we will update you first on the next stage of the playoffs as results unravel this weekend.