Super Rugby Semi-finals Confirmed
After the completion of the four quarter-finals the composition of the Super Rugby semi-finals has been confirmed. The highest seeded team the Hurricanes will play the lowest seeded team the Chiefs in one semi-final, while the second highest seeded team the Lions will play the second lowest seed the Highlanders in the second semi-final.
The top seeded team going into the quarter-finals were the Hurricanes and their comprehensive 41-0 win over the Sharks in Wellington means they will host a semi-final as the highest seeded team. The Hurricanes will play the Chiefs who beat the higher ranked Stormers 60-21 in Cape Town.
The second semi-final 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.
2016 Super Rugby Semi-finalists seedings:
| Highest Seed | Hurricanes [1] | Beat Sharks [8] | 41-0 |
| Second Highest Seed | Lions [2] | Beat Crusaders [7] | 45-25 |
| Second Lowest Seed | Highlanders [5] | Beat Brumbies [4] | 15-9 |
| Lowest Seed | Chiefs [6] | Beat Stormers [3] | 60-21 |
2016 Super Rugby Semi-final Draw
| Date | Home | Away | Venue | Kick-Off * |
| Sat 30 July | Hurricanes | Chiefs | Westpac Stadium, Wellington | 1935 |
| Sat 30 July | Lions | Highlanders | Emirates Airlines Stadium, Johannesburg | TBC |
* Local time
The final will be determined by the results of the semi-finals. The two winners will play in the final with the highest seeded team hosting the final.
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