The Sharks claimed the last semi-final place in this year's Super 14 thanks to a 47-25 victory over the Chiefs in Durban late on Saturday.
Morne Steyn scored 25 points as defending Super 14 champions the Bulls thrashed the Central Cheetahs 60-20 on Saturday.
Late tries from Sireli Naqelevuki and Robbie Diack gave the Stormers a 22-13 victory but it wasn't enough for a semi-final spot.
The Waratahs have joined the Crusaders in booking a home semi-final after they toppled the Reds 18-11 at the Suncorp Stadium.
| Time | Result |
|---|---|
| Super 14 | |
| Saturday 17th May | |
| Sharks 47 - 25 Chiefs | |
| Cheetahs 20 - 60 Bulls | |
| Lions 13 - 22 Stormers | |
| Reds 11 - 18 Waratahs | |
| Crusaders 14 - 26 Highlanders | |
| Friday 16th May | |
| Western Force 29 - 22 Brumbies | |
| Blues 19 - 17 Hurricanes | |
| Saturday 10th May | |
| Stormers 13 - 13 Waratahs | |
| Lions 33 - 27 Chiefs | |
| Sharks 33 - 14 Cheetahs | |
| Pos | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crusaders | 12 | 52 |
| 2 | Hurricanes | 13 | 41 |
| 3 | Blues | 13 | 40 |
| 4 | NSW Waratahs | 12 | 39 |
| 5 | Stormers | 12 | 37 |
| 6 | Sharks | 12 | 37 |
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