The Highlanders' place in the Super Rugby playoffs has been confirmed after Friday night's results.
The Brumbies' 47-25 win over the Force eliminated the Force from contention and ensured that the Highlanders will only be playing the Crusaders for the New Zealand conference title on Saturday - the worst they can finish now is 6th which could mean a quick trip to Durban to play the Sharks next weekend.
Earlier on Friday night, the reigning double champions, Chiefs just beat the Blues 11-8 to seal their place in the playoffs.
The Highlanders were last in the playoffs in 2002 - they finished 4th on the table and lost to the Crusaders in the semifinal in Christchurch.
The Highlanders will join the Crusaders and Chiefs as New Zealand's representatives in the Super Rugby playoffs - they will take on the Waratahs and Brumbies from across the ditch and the Sharks from across the other ditch over the ditch.
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