Having flown somewhat under the radar heading into the quarters, the Chiefs have sent a timely reminder of their title credentials after routing the Reds at home.
A stunning four-try blitz by the Chiefs inside the opening quarter last night essentially shut the gate on the Queenslanders, who head home following a comprehensive 43-21 defeat.
The near three-decade drought continues for Australian sides visiting New Zealand for a Super Rugby playoff, with the ledger now 16-0 in favour of the Kiwis.
Chiefs 43 (Samisoni Taukei’aho 2, Emoni Narawa, Etene Nanai-Seturo, Anton Lienert-Brown, Bradley Slater tries; Damian McKenzie 5 con, pen), Reds 21 (Tate McDermott 2, Lawson Creighton tries; Tom Lynagh 2 con, Creighton con). Halftime: 31-0
