The Blues have moved up to first place in the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific points table despite losing to the Crusaders 29-27 last night, while the Drua remains in eighth place with 21 points.
The Blues and the Hurricanes both have 51 points, but due to the points differential, the Blues are on top while the Hurricanes are in second place.
The Brumbies are sitting in third place with 48 points, the Chiefs are fourth with 43 points, and the Reds are fifth with 36 points.
The first seven teams to play in the playoffs have been confirmed, but the final spot will be determined next week after the final round-robin matches.
The three teams that will battle for the final spot are the Drua, the Force and the Crusaders.
The Force and the Crusaders both have 19 points and are sitting in ninth and tenth place respectively.
Looking at the matches next week, Crusaders will take on Moana Pasifika at 7.05pm Friday, the Waratahs will face the Reds at 9.35pm Friday, the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua will meet the Rebels at 2.05pm Saturday, the Hurricanes will play the Highlanders at 4.35pm Saturday, the Blues will face the Chiefs at 7.05pm Saturday and Force will take on the Brumbies at 9.35pm Saturday.
