The Quarter Finals have been confirmed, with a Friday night showdown in Hamilton to set the stage for a blockbuster Super Saturday of finals action.
ACT Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham has a prop problem after a second Wallabies forward succumbed to injury before finals in his side's final-round 24-19 win over the Western Force.
A last-minute try from the Chiefs' Josh Ioane has handed the Hurricanes top spot and home advantage throughout the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs as the most competitive season for many years came to a dramatic close.
Winger Salesi Rayasi has celebrated his 50th game for the club in style as he crossed for a hat-trick in a 41-14 win over the Highlanders.