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Blues hold off Force

Chiefs move into top four with 27-25 win over Reds

Blues hold off Force
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Pita Gus Sowakula scored a try as the Chiefs bounced into the top four on the Super Rugby Pacific ladder after holding on for a 27-25 nail-biting victory over the Reds in Brisbane.

A contentious 76th minute red card to replacement Samipeni Finau ensured some late drama at Suncorp Stadium, but the Chiefs managed to cling on for a win.

The sides were locked 13-all at the half-time break, before the Chiefs charged to the lead courtesy of multiple yellow cards to the hosts.

Meanwhile, the Blues have narrowly defeated the Force 22-18, despite not scoring after the 29th minute.

In-form winger Manasa Mataele scored the first try of the match for the Force.

The Blues move to first on the ladder and extend their unbeaten run to nine matches.

[Source: RadioNZ/Stuff.co.nz]


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