Three New Zealand teams have made it through to the Super Rugby 2016 semi finals. The Highlanders, Hurricanes and Chiefs have all progressed to the final four after winning their semi finals. The Crusaders were the only NZ team to lose in the quarter finals, going down to the top South African side, the Lions. In South Africa the Crusaders were defeated 42-25 which means they lost 3 of their last 4 games.