Chiefs showcase depth at Mt Smart Stadium

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The Gallagher Chiefs have continued their flying start to the 2022 season with a 59-12 win over Moana Pasifika at Mt Smart Stadium.

In the only NZ-based game to be played in round five due to a Covid-19 outbreak in other squads, the Chiefs showed no negative effects from a disruptive week with a nine-try victory over the DHL Super Rugby Pacific new-comers.

 

The bonus-point win lifts the Chiefs into the playoff zone on 14 points. Check out the highlights below.

 

Moana Pasifika 12 (Tries: Neria Fomai, Joe Apikotoa. Cons: Christian Leallifano) Chiefs 59 (Tries: Tupou Vaa’I, Hamilton Burr, Brad Weber, Bryn Gatland, Jonah Lowe, Alex Nankivell, Pita Gus Sowakula, Emoni Narawa, Tyrone Thompson. Cons: Gatland 3, Ioane 4)

HT: 7-19

 

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