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Reds' Run over as Chiefs Set up All-Kiwi Super Semis

Damien McKenzie scored two second-half tries as the Chiefs advanced to the semifinals, while Wallace Sititi was taken to hospital after a head knock.

  • On Saturday night in Hamilton, the Chiefs defeated the Reds 46-24, eliminating the visitors from the Super Rugby Pacific title race.
  • Australian teams' winless record in New Zealand playoffs stretched to 0-22 following the result, marking another postseason disappointment across the Tasman.
  • Chiefs loose forward Wallace Sititi was taken to hospital after suffering a head knock in the 17th minute, forcing medical staff to stop play.
  • Playmaker Damien McKenzie secured the victory with two second-half tries, including a score in the 64th minute that extended the Chiefs' lead beyond reach.
  • Next week, the Chiefs host defending champions the Crusaders in the Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals, following the Christchurch-based team's 52-31 win over the Blues.
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Reds' run over as Chiefs set up all-Kiwi Super semis

Queensland have fallen short in their bid to make history as the first Australian side to win a Super Rugby final in New Zealand, outplayed by the Chiefs.

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