Top Performers - Chiefs v Hurricanes

We take a look at the top performers following a thrilling New Zealand derby between the Chiefs and Hurricanes with the home side coming out on top in the end.

Mitchell Karpik 

The youngster stood up in the absence of Sam Cane and put in a phenomenal performance.

He was everywhere on defence made 11 tackles and was a menace at the breakdown.

He also covered well late in the second half to put Ngani Laumape to a loose ball and was rewarded for his hard work with a try.

Brad Weber

The lively halfback was exceptional for the Chiefs with his superb pass and lightning pace around the rucks.

He made a fantastic interception in the first half and kept the Hurricanes defence guessing throughout the game.

His kicking and passing game overall was brilliant.

Blade Thomson

Thomson was a key attacking weapon for the Hurricanes as they clawed their way back into the game. 

His carries from the back of the scrum were exceptional as he put his side on the front foot with one of those carries resulting in a try.

He made 33 running metres from his 12 carries beating 4 defenders.

Anton Lienert-Brown

The All Black centre was the key link between his halfbacks and outside backs against the Hurricanes.

He ran clever lines in support and off the ball as the Chiefs made the most of their opportunities in the first half.

His overall game gave Solomon Alaimalo, Shaun Stevenson and Toni Pulu plenty of attacking opportunities.