There could be as many as four SA sides in the Super Rugby playoffs and while the travel might make that a poisoned chalice after a long season, Rassie Erasmus is keen for his Springboks to play on for as long as possible.

Nine teams will vie for four remaining playoff spots in the final round of matches and it looks likely a minimum of three SA teams will qualify with all facing away quarterfinals in New Zealand, Australia or Argentina...

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