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.

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