Chiefs end losing streak against the Highlanders
Sunday 26 February 2017 13:25, UK
The Chiefs defeated the Highlanders 24-15 on Friday, ending a six-game losing streak against their New Zealand rivals which stretched back to 2014.
The Chiefs scored three tries to none in an opening-round display marred by several defensive errors from the Highlanders.
The Highlanders drew first blood with a Lima Sopoaga penalty but then conceded two easy tries off loose balls, both to Chiefs' winger James Lowe.
The first came when Malakai Fekitoa tried a spectacular back pass to get out of trouble before Lowe swooped on the ball and evaded a tackler before dotting down between the posts.
Waisake Naholo then gifted Lowe another, sending the ball straight to the winger, who gratefully darted down the sideline for another five-pointer.
After going into the break 14-9, the Chiefs extended their lead through a converted try from Hika Elliot made a cheeky run from a lineout to again embarrass the Highlanders' defence.
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