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Waikato Chiefs Dominate Crusaders to Claim Final Spot
Kyren Taumoefolau scored two early tries as the Chiefs built a 42-5 halftime lead and ended the Crusaders' three-match winning streak.
- On Friday, the Chiefs defeated the reigning champion Crusaders 49-12 at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton, securing a spot in their fourth consecutive Super Rugby Pacific final.
- Runners-Up for the last three years, the Chiefs overcame the team that beat them in the 2023 and 2025 finals, ending the Crusaders' title reign.
- Damian McKenzie converted all six tries to establish an imposing 42-5 halftime lead, with the flyhalf playing his 150th match for the Chiefs.
- Crusaders skipper David Havili forced a try 22 minutes into the second half, though the team could not break down the Chiefs' defense despite the effort.
- The winner of Saturday's semi-final between the Hurricanes and the Blues in Wellington will determine the Chiefs' opponent for next weekend's final.
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