Bulls to host Brumbies in semifinals

Following victories to the Crusaders and the Brumbies in their Super Rugby play-offs, next weekend's semifinals have been confirmed.

By finishing first and second respectively following the regular season, the Chiefs and the Bulls have earned the right to host the Super Rugby semifinals.

The Chiefs will take on the Crusaders in a New Zealand derby while the Bulls will battle the Brumbies.

Super Rugby semifinals:


Chiefs v Crusaders

Date: Saturday, 27 July, 2013

Venue: Waikato Stadium, Waikato

Kick-off: 19.35 (09.35 SA time, 17.35 NSW/ACT, 07.35 GMT)

Bulls v Brumbies

Date: Saturday, 27 July, 2013

Venue: Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria

Kick-off: 17.05 (15.05 GMT; 03.05 NZ time & 01.05 NSW/ACT, Sunday, July 28)

* Referee appointments for the semifinals will be advised early next week.