It's down to four in Super Rugby with two huge semi-finals--one All-New Zealand, one Australia-South Africa--this weekend. The Chiefs will host the Crusader in a one v. four match-up. The Crusaders topped the Reds in strong fashion last week and even had the services of Richie McCaw of the bench. McCaw is once again expected to be a substitute. The Chiefs finished at the top of the regular season table and beat the Crusaders 28-19. However, the Crusaders got revenge just a few weeks ago with a 43-15 win. The other semi-final features the Brumbies against the Bulls. The Brumbies were one of the strongest teams all season but with many of their players playing for Australia recently they could be tired. On the other hand, the Bulls should be healthy and ready to go. The Brumbies beat the Bulls 23-20 last March.
Who: Brumbies vs. Bulls, Chiefs vs. Crusaders
What: Super Rugby semi-finals
When: Saturday, (C. v. C.) 3:35 a.m. et/12:35 a.m. pt (B. v. B.) 11:05 a.m. et/8:05 a.m. pt
Where: Hamilton, Pretoria
Why: Because
How: Direct TV
Who: Brumbies vs. Bulls, Chiefs vs. Crusaders
What: Super Rugby semi-finals
When: Saturday, (C. v. C.) 3:35 a.m. et/12:35 a.m. pt (B. v. B.) 11:05 a.m. et/8:05 a.m. pt
Where: Hamilton, Pretoria
Why: Because
How: Direct TV