With only one week of the regular Super Rugby season left before the play-offs, where do the New Zealand teams currently stand, and what do they need to win? Find out here:
Crusaders
Currently: 2nd - 48 points
Next week: v Highlanders (home)
- Need bonus win over Highlanders to ensure top two finish and first-round bye
- Top two spot could be achieved regardless of result if Sharks lose to Stormers
Highlanders
Currently: 4th - 42 points
Next week: v Crusaders (away)
- Need bonus point win, deny Crusaders a point and a Sharks defeat for top two spot
- Need a bonus point to secure playoff spot
Hurricanes
Currently: 5th - 41 points
Next week: Bye
- Need Blues to beat Chiefs by less than 38 points, deny Chiefs a bonus point
- Need either Brumbies or Force to fail to record a point in clash between the Australian sides.
Chiefs
Currently: 7th - 40 points
Next week: v Blues (away)
- Victory over the Blues to reach quarter-finals
- Bonus point win to help chances of home quarter-final
