In the heartwarming story of the year, the Fijian Drua have made the quarter-finals for the first time, although they have a tough assignment in Christchurch.
The Crusaders, who lost 27-26 to the Hurricanes in Wellington on Saturday, finished second on the ladder.
The third-placed Blues will welcome the NSW Waratahs in Friday’s opening quarter-final, while the fourth-ranked Brumbies will entertain the Hurricanes in Canberra on Saturday.
Quarter-finals (home team first): Friday: Blues v Waratahs, 7.35pm; Saturday: Chiefs v Reds 4.35pm; Crusaders v Drua 7.05pm, Brumbies v Hurricanes 9.35pm.
SUPER RUGBY PACIFIC QUARTER-FINALS
Friday: Blues (3) vs Waratahs (6) in Auckland
Saturday: Chiefs (1) vs Reds (8) in Hamilton
Saturday: Crusaders (2) vs Drua (7) in Christchurch
Saturday: Brumbies (4) vs Hurricanes (5) in Canberra