Chiefs (20) 34 / Lions (7) 21 (Final Score)
The Chiefs and MTN Lions did battle in Super Rugby at Bayer Growers Stadium, Pukekohe at 09:35 SA Time (19:35 NZ Time).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1, SHD & CSN on TV in SA.
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Scorers:
Chiefs:
- Penalties – Aaron Cruden (2)
- Drop Goals – 0
- Tries – Aaron Cruden (1), Craig Clarke (1), Lelia Masaga (1), Brendon Leonard (1)
- Conversions – Aaron Cruden (4)
Lions:
- Penalties – 0
- Drop Goals – 0
- Tries – Cobus Grobbelaar (2), Joshua Strauss (1)
- Conversions – Elton Jantjies (3)
Teams:
Chiefs: 15 Andrew Horrell, 14 Lelia Masaga, 13 Richard Kahui, 12 Sonny Bill Williams, 11 Asaeli Tikoirotuma, 10 Aaron Cruden, 9 Brendon Leonard, 8 Kane Thompson, 7 Sam Cane, 6 Tanerau Latimer, 5 Michael Fitzgerald, 4 Craig Clarke (captain), 3 Ben Tameifuna, 2 Hika Elliot, 1 Toby Smith.
Replacements: 16 Mahonri Schwalger, 17 Arizona Taumalolo, 18 Alex Bradley, 19 Scott Waldrom, 20 Tawera Kerr- Barlow, 21 Jackson Willison, 22 Maritino Nemani.
Lions: 15 Andries Coetzee, 14 Deon van Rensburg, 13 Jaco Taute, 12 Alwyn Hollenbach, 11 Lionel Mapoe, 10 Elton Jantjies, 9 Ross Cronje, 8 Joshua Strauss (captain), 7 Grant Hattingh, 6 Derick Minnie, 5 Ruan Botha, 4 Franco van der Merwe, 3 Patric Cilliers, 2 Callie Visagie, 1 Caylib Oosthuizen/JC Janse van Rensburg.
Replacements: 16 Martin Bezuidenhout, 17 CJ van der Linde, 18 Cobus Grobbelaar, 19 Jaco Kriel, 20 Tian Meyer, 21 James Kamana, 22 Michael Killian.
Referee: Ian Smith (Australia)
Assistant referees: Nick Briant (New Zealand), Grant Stuart (New Zealand)
TMO: Ben Skeen (New Zealand)
13-point winning margin… but more importantly the Chiefs go TOP of the Log again, with a bonus point win
If the Lions had just taken SOME shots at goal, it could have been a close affair.
… but they also scored 2 converted tries from quick taps…
148@ Pietman:Yup, not fair I know. Very poor form by the Puma’s. Saru now appealing for a new law. All opponents playing the Kings next year must have both legs broken prior to the game to even the playing field a bit.
I guess a Lions play-off spot is now out of the question…. hehehe
OK, over to the Brumbies / Waratahs Live Game Article
Never saw this game either, thought the Lions were gonna lose by more. Pleased to see at least they crossed the Chiefs line 3 times, though pity they let the Chiefs get the bonus point win.
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