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Chiefs Down Brumbies 37-17 to Set Up Final Clash With Crusaders

Damian McKenzie’s 22-point haul propelled the Chiefs into a June 21 final in Christchurch against the Crusaders

Rugby Union - Rugby World Cup 2023 - New Zealand Training - Omnisport Croissy Stadium, Croissy-sur-Seine, Paris, France - October 19, 2023 New Zealand's Damian McKenzie during training REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq/File Photo
Shaun Stevenson (centre) of the Chiefs, here being tackled by Brumbies Corey Toole, is a doubt for the Super Rugby final
Waikato Chiefs celebrate a try against the ACT Brumbies
Fly-half Damian McKenzie scored 22 points as the Waikato Chiefs defeated the ACT Brumbies 37-17 in the Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals in Hamilton

Overview

  • The Waikato Chiefs secured a 37-17 semi-final victory over the ACT Brumbies in Hamilton on June 14 to reach their third straight Super Rugby Pacific final.
  • All Blacks fly-half Damian McKenzie scored 22 points with six penalties, two conversions and a try-saving tackle to dominate the match.
  • The Brumbies lost Noah Lolesio to a concussion in the 11th minute, spurned scoring chances with ill-discipline and suffered a fourth successive semi-final exit.
  • No Australian team has won a Super Rugby playoff match in New Zealand after 21 attempts, extending their drought across the Tasman.
  • The June 21 final will see the Chiefs challenge the Canterbury Crusaders in Christchurch, where the Crusaders have won all 31 of their home playoff games since 1996.