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 twofinish 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
Blues Currently: 9th - 36 points Next week: v Chiefs (home) - Need to beat Chiefs by more than 38 points, deny Chiefs a bonus point - Need either Brumbies or Force to fail to record a point
