More travel for Kiwi teams
After the completion of the four quarterfinals the composition of the Super Rugby semifinals has been confirmed.
The highest seeded team, the Hurricanes, will play the lowest seeded team, the Chiefs, in one semi-final.
The second highest seeded team, the Lions will play the second lowest seed, the Highlanders, in the second semifinal.
The last-four pairings raise the possibility of a second successive Hurricanes versus Highlanders Super Rugby decider in Wellington.
The top seeded team going into the quarterfinals were the Hurricanes and their comprehensive 41-0 win over the Sharks in Wellington means they will host a semifinal as the highest seeded team.
The Hurricanes will play the Chiefs, who beat the higher ranked Stormers 60-21 in Cape Town.
The second semifinal will be hosted by the Lions, who were too strong at home in Johannesburg – beating the Crusaders 45-25.
The Lions will play the Highlanders, who beat the Brumbies in Canberra 15-9.
Semifinal draw
Saturday, July 30
Hurricanes v Chiefs – Westpac Stadium, Wellington (Kick-off: 19.35; 07.35 GMT)
Saturday, July 30
Lionsv Highlanders – Ellis Park, Johannesburg (Kick-off: 15.00; 13.00 GMT; 01.00 Sunday, July 31 NZ time)
The final will be determined by the results of the semifinals.
The two winners will play in the Final, with the highest seeded team hosting the Final.
