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          Super Rugby Pacific 2022
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          16/04FT
          45
          ChiefsChiefsCHI
          • Anzelo Tuitavuki(19')
          • Solomone Kata(44')
          • Lincoln McClutchie(45')
          • Luke Jacobson(11')
          • Etene Nanai-Seturo(15', 57')
          • Alex Nankivell(37', 51')
          • Rivez Reihana(79')
          • Bryn Gatland(12', 16', 38', 52', 58', 80')
          • Bryn Gatland(27')
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          Chiefs ease past Pasifika in Super Rugby

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          Apr 16, 2022, 08:18 PM
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          Centre Alex Nankivell and wing Etene Nanai-Seturo have scored two tries each to lead the Chiefs to a 45-12 Super Rugby Pacific win over Moana Pasifika in Hamilton.

          Nankivell scored a try either side of half-time in Saturday's match to help set up the win, while Nanai-Seturo dotted down in the 14th and 56th minutes.

          Captain Luke Jacobson scored the Chiefs' first try and Rivez Reihana their last, with the six-tries-to-two romp improving the team's record to 5-3.

          Chase Tiatia scores for the Chiefs. Fiona Goodall/Getty Images

          Chiefs flyhalf Bryn Gatland produced a flawless kicking display with seven goals from seven attempts.

          Moana Pasifika (one win and seven losses) have now played six games in three weeks as they make up for matches postponed early in the season due to COVID-19.

          That created a massive test of their depth in their debut Super Rugby season, and their only win during that period was an upset victory over the Hurricanes on March 25.

          "We knew Moana was going to come out firing. They're a very physical team," Jacobson said.

          "They've won a lot of respect in this tournament.

          "They've had a hard run, they came out week in and week out - or less than a week in and week out - and they put a good performance out."

          Jacobson scored the opening try in the 11th minute from a line-out error by Moana Pasifika. He peeled from the subsequent scrum and dived over.

          Nanai-Seturo's first came in the 14th minute, again from a line-out, when Gatland was left in space and was able to work the ball to his flank.

          Anzelo Tuitavuki drove through Shaun Stevenson's tackle for Moana Pasifika's first try in the 19th minute but Nankivell's first try allowed the Chiefs to go to halftime with a 24-5 lead.

          A try by Solomone Kata four minutes after half-time brought Moana Pasifika back into the match at 24-12, but Nankivell's second re-established the Chiefs' advantage.

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