The Super 12 semifinal line-up has been decided after the Bulls trounced the Stormers 75-14 in Pretoria this morning NZ time to take the final spot.
They overtook the Hurricanes into third on the table in the process, winning by more than 24 points.
The Bulls will face the Waratahs in one semifinal in Sydney, with the Crusaders meeting the Hurricanes in the other at Christchurch.
The Brumbies had briefly kept their semi-final hopes alive with a 38-21 win over the Reds before the Bulls doused their slim hopes.
The Cats and the Sharks fought out a 20-all draw in Bloemfontein.
RESULTS:
Bulls 75 Stormers 14
Cats 20 Sharks 20
Chiefs 31 Highlanders 8
Reds 21 Brumbies 38
FINAL STANDINGS:
1. Crusaders 44 points
2. Waratahs 44
3. Bulls 34
4. Hurricanes 34
5. Brumbies 29
6. Chiefs 28
7. Blues 27
8. Highlanders 27
9. Stormers 18
10. Reds 17
11. Cats 13
12. Sharks 11
- NEWSTALK ZB, REUTERS
Super 12 semifinals decided
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