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Chiefs Topple Brumbies 37-17 to Secure Final Spot vs Crusaders

McKenzie’s eight successful kicks underpinned a decisive win that booked a Christchurch final next week.

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 Chiefs defeated the Brumbies 37-17 in Hamilton to advance to their third straight Super Rugby Pacific final.
  • Damian McKenzie amassed 22 points through six penalties and two conversions, surpassing 200 points for the season.
  • Winger Emoni Narawa scored two tries as the Chiefs capitalized on superior discipline to outscore the visitors.
  • The Brumbies lost Wallabies fly-half Noah Lolesio to concussion in the 11th minute, a blow that compounded Australia’s winless run of 21 playoff matches in New Zealand.
  • The final in Christchurch will see the Chiefs challenge the Crusaders, who boast a 31-game home playoff unbeaten streak and seven titles in the last eight seasons.