US EditionPhil Gifford: Tavatavanawai Must Be an All Black, Despite Highlanders' Failure
- The Super Rugby playoffs are set for next weekend with the Chiefs hosting the Blues in a rematch of last year's final, alongside the Crusaders facing the Reds and the Brumbies playing the Hurricanes.
- The Chiefs claimed the top spot following a 41-24 victory over the Highlanders, while the Blues climbed from seventh to sixth place by convincingly defeating the New South Wales Waratahs 46-6 on their home ground, securing a place in the finals.
- The Crusaders earned second place with a contentious late try in their 33-31 home win against the Brumbies, who settled for third after qualifying for the playoffs in eight of the last nine tournaments.
- The Hurricanes dominated Moana Pasifika 64-12 in Wellington, scoring ten tries including two by Peter Umaga-Jensen, to secure fourth spot while Moana Pasifika celebrated their best-ever season though missing playoffs by five points.
- The playoff lineup suggests a competitive series with home advantage crucial, while the Chiefs start as favorites and the Blues aim to repeat last year’s upset in the final against their neighbors.
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