Super Rugby Pacific round-up
The Blues will host Australia's sole representative the Brumbies on Friday, while the Chiefs travel to Wellington to take on Kiwi rivals the Hurricanes on Saturday.
The Chiefs scored six tries as they defeated Queensland Reds 43-21 to reach the semi-finals.
All Blacks star Damian McKenzie contributed 13 points.
No Australian team has ever won a Super Rugby knock-out game in New Zealand and the Reds' defeat extended that miserable run.
Chiefs hooker Samisoni Taukei'aho said: "We're really happy, it was down to the first half when we came out firing but we have a few things to tidy up from the second half."
Taukei'aho exhibited great pace and strength to stun the Reds' defence and score the opening try.
The home side doubled their tally by the 11th minute as Wallace Sititi charged down on the right flank allowing Emoni Narawa to touch down.
The third try came in the 16th minute when Shaun Stevenson sent an offload for Taukei'aho to complete his brace.
McKenzie and Stevenson combined to send Etene Nanai-Seturo over in the corner for their fourth try as they led 31-0 at the break.
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Sleightholme shows he has pace to burn
OLLIE Sleightholme recently clocked his fastest sprint time and is racing to cement his spot as an England starter.
McGoverne says playing for Chiefs is her priority
EXETER fly-half Olivia McGoverne has opted for club over country which will rule her out of contention for New Zealand’s World Cup bid in 2025.
Trinity aim to get the culture right
HIGH-FLYING Trinity have made a remarkable turnaround this season after narrowly avoiding relegation last term, heading into this weekend unbeaten and are now eyeing up promotion from Level 7.
YOUNG GUNS
Louie Gulley experienced the environment of England U20s’ World Championship triumph up close this summerand now has a burning desire to become an age-grade star. The 19-year-old Exeter Chiefs hooker was part of Mark Mapletoft’s squad but didn’t manage to make an appearance during the tournament.
The Cherry & Whites lay down marker over Lucs
CAMBORNE maintained their lead at the top of the table with a bonus-point win against their nearest challengers in a pulsating game.
A brace from Botterill is key to victory for Esher
A highly entertaining and enthralling contest between two sides fighting at the foot of the table was eventually won by Esher after the lead had changed no less than seven times throughout an absorbing afternoon.
Chiefs in hunt for new investment
TONY Rowe has confirmed the search for new investors into Exeter Chiefs has begun as he looks to safeguard the longterm future of the Premiership club.
McParland keen to shine for England A
NORTHAMPTON scrum-half Archie McParland feels he has returned a better player following a nasty injury that denied him a World Cup winners medal and is now ready to fly into a new opportunity with England A.
Undercard get chance to show their A-game
ENGLAND’S A team today get their first major work-out after being resurrected earlier this year when Australia’s undercard provide the opposition at The Stoop.
England look like a clueless rabble
I WATCHED with a growing sense of bewilderment as England yet again took to the field against Australia looking to all intents and purpose as if they had just been introduced to each other on the coach into Twickenham.
