Super Rugby Standings RD 13

Waratahs and Rebels still to play. But outcome won't change things much. 
1. Crusaders 54
2. Lions 51
3. Stormers 30
4. Brumbies 23
5. Hurricanes 43
6. Chiefs 43
7. Highlanders 41
8. Sharks 28
9. Blues 31
10. Jaguares 24
11. Kings 19
12. Reds 16
13. Bulls 15
14. Waratahs 14
15. Force 13
16. Cheetahs 11
17. Rebels 8
18. Sunwolves 7
If the finals started today.
QF1 Crusaders v Sharks
QF2 Lions v Highlanders
QF3 Stormers v Chiefs
QF4 Brumbies v Hurricanes
Alot can change before then of course. 

 So (if the log stayes the same), if 3 teams must be dropped, it should be the Rebels, the Sunwolves and the Cheetahs?

 
Don't forget the Blues.

They have a history of lounging around at the bottom and besides that they've lost 50% of their matches this season and that's an outstanding season for them.

The best they've had in many moons.

Simply useless.

 Drop the Blues we don't want the kbbs freeloading on SA cash! SA must have 5 teams. NEVER less than nz 

 So, sharks, bulls, Jaqs, kings, reds, tahs, force, cheetahs, rebs and sunwolves must be cut according to this log. Did I miss anyone

 I diddnt post this to show who should be cut lol. Blues won't be cut due to Advertising Rights. Blues are in Auckland. Blues still make the finals reguarly. 3 teams well be cut Cheetahs, Kings, and Rebels/Force that hasen't changed. The determination of teams being cut, is not based on performance. But mostly financial. As it is I don't see the top 8 changing much. Blues would be in the playoffs as it is. If not for the stupid conference format and structure. The conference system does the benefit the weakest teams from SA and OZ. Saders finishing #1 is the best outcome. For OZ and NZ. From a time zone perspective. Guareentees a NZ v OZ final. OR NZ v NZ most likely. Lions of course are your only hope. 

 ...Bean Brain...it looked like the Blues kicked your yarpy butt on the weekend... if you read any rugby forum anywhere that's what they're all saying...,...there has also been a citing from that game .. of the referee i think for being such a dopey yarpy and bringing the integrity of the game into disrepute..

 Luke
You made a mistake above.  The Sharks is on 38 points - not 28.

 Lets see now the Blues have MORE points than the Brumbies and stompies but somehow must be dropped ?Sad .Bwahahahaha! Maths not your strong point for some eh ?