Chiefs and Blues shine in round four

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The Chiefs and Blues have both picked up impressive victories in round four of DHL Super Rugby Pacific.

The Blues took out the Highlanders 32-20 on Friday night at North Harbour Stadium while the Chiefs picked up their first win in Christchurch in six years when snatching a last gasp 24-21 win over the Crusaders.

 

The Hurricanes match against Moana Pasifika scheduled for Saturday was postponed due to a Covid-19 outbreak in the Hurricanes squad and will be replayed later in the season.

 

In Australia, the Brumbies and Reds continued their unbeaten runs on Saturday. The Force and Waratahs square off at 4pm NZT on Sunday. Check out Super.Rugby for all competition news. 

 

Catch the highlights of both matches below and stay tuned for a full recap of round four later today:

 

 

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