The result was also good news for the Blues, who sneak into the semis as 'lucky losers'.

The result was also good news for the Blues, who sneak into the semis as 'lucky losers'.

The Waikato Chiefs and Canterbury Crusaders powered to handsome Super Rugby play-off wins on Saturday to ensure four New Zealand teams will contest the semi-finals.

The Chiefs host the Reds in the third Super Rugby Pacific qualifying final in Hamilton.

June 6 : The Canterbury Crusaders and Waikato Chiefs joined the Wellington Hurricanes in the Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals on Saturday, taking the Auckland Blues through with…

Chiefs No.8 Wallace Sititi is flattened by Reds star Lukhan Salakaia-Loto.

Wallace Sititi was seen shaking on the ground before leaving the field.

Chiefs No.8 Wallace Sititi is hit by Reds star Lukhan Salakaia-Loto - before a nasty clash of heads with a teammate.

The Chiefs will host the Crusaders next week, with the Hurricanes hosting the Blues

Jono Gibbes’ side have set up a blockbuster home semi against the Crusaders, but will be without their star All Blacks loose forward for it.

Sititi was transported to hospital during the Chiefs win over the Reds.

Early hospital scans don't find 'any issues' for the All Blacks star loose forward.

Reassuring results from scans after the All Black’s heavy collision.