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Bizarre Drua errors gifted the Chiefs 4 tries and a bonus-point win that moved them to the top of the Super Rugby Pacific standings.
- On Sunday, the Chiefs defeated the Fijian Drua 42-22 to secure the top spot in the Super Rugby Pacific standings, concluding the five-match Super Round at Christchurch's new Te Kaha stadium.
- Errors from Fijian Drua fullback Ilaisa Droasese facilitated the Chiefs' win, including a bizarre moment where he attempted to grubber-kick the ball in his own in-goal area, allowing prop Jarred Proffit to score.
- Scrumhalf Cortez Ratima, winger Daniel Sinkinson, and replacement back Tepaea Cook-Savage scored tries to maintain the Chiefs' high-octane offensive pressure, proving decisive in overcoming the Drua.
- The bonus-point win puts the Chiefs level with the Hurricanes on 36 points, though the Chiefs claim the top ladder position with eight match wins compared to seven for their rivals.
- New Zealand teams swept all five Super Round matches in Christchurch, with Chiefs captain Tupou Vaa'i calling the weekend "awesome" as the event showcased the new Te Kaha stadium's capabilities.
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'Mind boggling' kick gifts Chiefs try
Drua fullback Ilaisa Droasese produced one of the most bone-headed plays in Super Rugby history.
·Sydney, Australia
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