Super Rugby Aupiki: Chiefs claim 17-15 victory over Matatu

Super Rugby Aupiki: Chiefs claim 17-15 victory over Matatu

The Chiefs Manawa have beaten Matatu in the ground-breaking first game of Super Rugby Aupiki.



Chiefs prop Angel Mulu had the honour of scoring the first try after just eight minutes.

Matatu prop Pip Love replied to make it 5-5, but Ruby Tui sent the Chiefs back into the lead with a nice finish in the corner.


Silky winger Grace Steinmetz narrowed the gap for Matatu before a stunning try to Kennedy Simon gave the Chiefs a 17-10 lead at halftime.



 

All four Aupiki teams are in action on Tuesday.

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