Image by rosswebsdale via FlickrCrusaders in Super 14 rugby competition final four - Hurricanes knocked out...
The Crusaders have made the Super 14 semis after a 40-22 win over the Brumbies; Hurricanes beaten by Waratahs
The Crusaders have marched on to a ninth successive Super Rugby semifinal appearance, while the Hurricanes' season has come to a sudden end.
The seven-time champions have booked their place in the top four with a bonus point 40-22 win over the Brumbies in Christchurch.
Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder says they are looking good. He is really proud that they are in the semifinals and he is confident they can go all the way if they prepare well next week.
The Crusaders semifinal opponents will be decided when the Stormers host an under-strength Bulls side in Cape Town tomorrow morning.
If the Stormers win, the Crusaders face a trip to Pretoria, but if the Bulls win, the Crusaders will face the Waratahs in Sydney.
The Crusaders will be the only New Zealand franchise in this year's semis after the Hurricanes' Super 14 hopes were shattered by the Waratahs in Sydney.
Hurricanes assistant coach Jono Phillips was left to rue a high error count after their season-ending 32-16 loss. He says they did not build anything in the first half and the Waratahs scored tries off the Hurricanes' errors.
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