The match official appointments for the 2019 Super Rugby semi-finals have been announced.
Following the completion of the four quarter-finals the semi-finalists have been confirmed by SANZAAR in accordance with the tournament rules.
Semi-Final 1: Winner Quarter-Final 1 v Winner Quarter-Final 2
Semi-Final 2: Winner Quarter-Final 3 v Winner Quarter-Final 4
The Semi-Final hosts are the winners of the quarter-finals with the higher finals ranking.
Quarter-Final Results
Quarter-Final 1: Crusaders [1] beat Highlanders [8] 38-14 in Christchurch
Quarter-Final 2: Hurricanes [4] beat Bulls [5] 35-28 in Wellington
Quarter-Final 3: Jaguares [2] beat Chiefs [7] 21-16 in Buenos Aires
Quarter-Final 4: Brumbies [3] beat Sharks [6] 38-13 in Canberra
The semi-finals kick-off on Friday evening in Buenos Aires, Argentina, when the Jaguares [2], playing in their first ever semi-final, host the Brumbies from Canberra [3]. This Argentina versus Australia clash at Jose Amalfitani Stadium will be refereed by New Zealand referee Mike Fraser.
The next day in Christchurch the defending champions, the Crusaders [1], will host the Hurricanes [4] in an all-Kiwi clash at Orangetheory Stadium. The referee will be Australian Nic Berry .
Match | SF1: Crusaders v Hurricanes @ Orangetheory Stadium, Christchurch |
Date | Saturday 29 June |
Kick-off | 19:35 local |
Referee | Nic Berry |
AR1 | Jaco Peyper |
AR2 | Paul Williams |
TMO | Ben Skeen |
Match | SF2: Jaguares v Brumbies @ Jose Amalfitani Stadium, Buenos Aires |
Date | Friday 28 June |
Kick-off | 20:05 local |
Referee | Mike Fraser |
AR1 | Glen Jackson |
AR2 | Federico Anselmi |
TMO | Santiago Borsani |