Chiefs too good for 14-man Force
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The Chiefs recorded a bonus-point 35-27 win over the Western Force in Hamilton on Friday, to reclaim first place on the Super Rugby standings.
The Force, who were not given much of a chance to start with, played the game with 14 men for more than 50 minutes - after Ian Prior was red-carded for a spear tackle.
The visitors did get the consolation of a four-try bonus point, after fighting back in the second half - having trailed 8-23 at the break.
However, the Chiefs - despite a very scrappy and disappointing display in the second half - managed to get two crucial scores to secure th…
The Force, who were not given much of a chance to start with, played the game with 14 men for more than 50 minutes - after Ian Prior was red-carded for a spear tackle.
The visitors did get the consolation of a four-try bonus point, after fighting back in the second half - having trailed 8-23 at the break.
However, the Chiefs - despite a very scrappy and disappointing display in the second half - managed to get two crucial scores to secure th…
