Chiefs v Crusaders

Chiefs players celebrate their semifinal win over the Crusaders at Waikato Stadium.

Chiefs players celebrate their semifinal win over the Crusaders at Waikato Stadium.

Chiefs flanker Tanerau Latimer tackles Crusaders lock Tom Donnelly at Waikato Stadium.

Crusaders flanker Matt Todd breaks the tackle of Chiefs halfback Tawera Kerr-Barlow.

Crusaders players look on as the Chiefs are awarded a try at Waikato Stadium.

Crusaders first-five Dan Carter is tied up by Chiefs prop Sona Taumalolo at Waikato Stadium.

Chiefs second five Sonny Bill Williams latches on to a pass at Waikato Stadium.

Crusaders halfback Andy Ellis is up-ended against the Chiefs at Waikato Stadium.

Chiefs flanker Liam Messam scores against the Crusaders at Waikato Stadium.

Chiefs second-five Sonny Bill Williams offloads against the Crusaders at Waikato Stadium.

Crusaders lock Luke Romano confronts Chiefs first-five Aaron Cruden at Waikato Stadium.

Crusaders second-five Ryan Crotty confronts Chiefs first-five Aaron Cruden at Waikato Stadium.

Crusaders fans keep the faith before the Crusaders-Chiefs semifinal at Waikato Stadium.

Chiefs fans keep the faith before the Crusaders-Chiefs semifinal at Waikato Stadium.