An emotional Melbourne Rebels are hoping to extend their existence beyond Saturday's Super Rugby Pacific quarter-final clash with the Hurricanes.
The Queensland Reds want to avoid a repeat of 2023's Super Rugby quarter-final when they scored more tries than the Chiefs but were beaten by penalty goals.
The Brumbies will start hot favourites at home against the Highlanders but are ruing the loss of key forwards for their quarter-final against the Highlanders.