Overview

• The Blues secured a 20-19 upset over the Chiefs with a try and conversion after the fulltime siren to extend their title defense
• The Crusaders enter the semis with a perfect 30-0 home playoff record following their 32-12 victory over the Reds
• The Chiefs advanced as the top-ranked loser under the new format and will host the Brumbies in Hamilton on Saturday
• Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham has named an unchanged squad as his side pursues its first Australian playoff win in New Zealand
• The Crusaders will be without loosehead prop Tamaiti Williams, with George Bower stepping into the starting XV