Anton Lienert-Brown chips through the Highlanders defence. Photo: Getty Images
The Highlanders never got into gear in the first half and its defence was wanting as the Chiefs racked up 42 unanswered points.
The Chiefs had the wind behind them in the opening half and made every post a winning one.
The lads from Waikato were slick and clinical while the Highlanders were woeful in everything they did in the first half.
The Highlanders won the second half but that meant little as the Chiefs ran out comfortable winners.
Chiefs 45 (Toni Pulu 2, Sean Wainui, Solomon Alaimalo, Karl Tu'inukuafe, Luke Jacobson tries; Damian McKenzie 6 con, pen)
Highlanders 22 (Tei Walden 2, Aki Seiuli, Shannon Frizell tries, Lima Sopoaga con) Halftime: 42-0
Charlie Ngatai makes a break during the Super Rugby match between the Highlanders and the Chiefs in Suva. Photo: Getty Images