The Chiefs have added another win to their ledger, with a 14-point victory over the Cheetahs.
Final score
Cheetahs 27
Chiefs 41
This late Easter Saturday night game sees the Chiefs travelling to Bloemfontein to play the Cheetahs. Join The Roar from 11.05pm (AEST) for all the live action as we cover this Round 8 match from South Africa.
Both sides are coming off losses in their most recent matches, ironically against the same side, the Stormers, the Cheetahs losing heavily at Newlands before their bye last round while the Chiefs were defeated at the same venue last weekend in arguably the match of the Super Rugby season to date.
The Chiefs however, are in a far better position leading into this round, the Stormers lost the first of the season and sit third in their conference while the Cheetahs, though currently in second place on their conference ladder, are a staggering 17 points off the first placed Stormers, barely halfway through the season.
While the Chiefs look odds on to get back to their winning ways, the Cheetahs have regularly proved to be a tough opponent on their home patch and are a side that revel in an open style match and are sure to have a decent crack at their highly regarded opponents. With the Chiefs well renowned for their attacking play, we should be in for a highly entertaining match this evening.
Of all the matchups to keep an eye on, the clash between the opposing sets of wingers today could prove to be the most exciting with speedsters Raymond Rhule and Sergeal Petersen for the Cheetahs up against James Lowe and Toni Pulu for the Chiefs.
Plenty of flair and skill to keep an eye on there out wide while the battle at openside sees two Internationals in Teboho Mahoje up against Sam Cane, their individual contributions sure to go a long way to deciding the outcome of this clash.
Join us from 11:05pm (AEST) as we cover the match live here on The Roar and do not be shy on leaving your comments below as the match unfolds!
Prediction
Chiefs by 26. I expect the Chiefs will be highly motivated after their loss last week and will win comfortably enough given the experience and control they possess, particularly within their halves.
Lara
Guest
24 up after 20 min , at home bonus point and to lose by 14 .....the rugby gods are definitely not with you or the opposition just woke up.
Digby
Roar Guru
Thank you for joining me here, hopefully you can continue and join me for what promises to be a fantastic clash between the Stormers and Lions - http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/04/16/stormers-vs-lions-super-rugby-live-scores-blog-2/#comment-5624182 Hope you are having a great Easter!!
Digby
Roar Guru
I'm Aquaman thanks ?
Rugby Tragic
Roar Rookie
Thanks for the blog superman...
Digby
Roar Guru
It is mate, certainly ran out of puff in that last 30!
Digby
Roar Guru
THE CHIEFS HAVE DEFEATED THE CHEETAHS BY 41 POINTS TO 27 IN BLOEMFONTEIN
Geoff Parkes
Expert
Great stuff Digger. It's a cruel world isn't it? Cheetahs bought plenty to the match and probably deserved to take something out of it.
Digby
Roar Guru
80' Chiefs lineout from the penalty, 5 past halfway, won, Cane has it, hooter sounds, Cane kicks it into touch and that will be fulltime!! CHEETAHS 27 CHIEFS 41
Rugby Tragic
Roar Rookie
and he took 3 defenders hanging off him to dot the ball done!... lol
Digby
Roar Guru
79' Blommetjies, deep, Chiefs take, clear to touch. Cheetahs take it quickly, Rhule a good run, up to the 22, Penalty Chiefs!! Holding on! CHEETAHS 27 CHIEFS 41
Digby
Roar Guru
76' Chiefs scrum, 40 out, won, crash midfield, quick ball, grubber for Lowe, Cheetahs are there, they spread across the face, switch, OHHH NO!! KNOCK ON AND ELLIOTT COLLECTS ABND FALLS OVER THE LINE TO SCORE THE CHIEFS BONUS POINT TRY!! CHIEFS IN AGAIN AND THEY HAVE THE BONUS POINT! Unconverted CHEETAHS 27 CHIEFS 41
Geoff Parkes
Expert
Hika Elliot will one day tell his grandkids he ran 90m for that try.
Rugby Tragic
Roar Rookie
Geez what a gift try for a BP....
Rugby Tragic
Roar Rookie
5 Tries to 3 at this point.... 5 mins to go
Digby
Roar Guru
75' Blommetjies, deep, TKB takes and kicks, not out, Cheetahs, attack from 60 out, knock on!! CHEETAHS 27 CHIEFS 36
Rugby Tragic
Roar Rookie
Chiefs need another try to earn a BP ....
Digby
Roar Guru
73' 22 restart, Cruden, deep, Zeilinga takes, to Rhule, tries a chip, Chiefs claim, on attack, Pulu kicks ahead, ITS A KIND BOUNCE FOR STEVENSON WHO WILL TAKE AND RACE AWAY TO SCORE FOR THE CHIEFS!! TRRRRRRYYYYYYYYY TO THE CHIEFS AND THAT SHOULD BE THE MATCH!! Converted CHEETAHS 27 CHIEFS 36
Geoff Parkes
Expert
How's that for a kind bounce!!
Digby
Roar Guru
Zeilinga will have a shot, 30 out, 5 in..... He strikes, ITS AWAY! CHEETAHS 27 CHIEFS 29
Digby
Roar Guru
71' Cheetahs lineout, just past the Chiefs 10, won, they maul, still going, Venter one out, Penalty Cheetahs!! Collapsing the maul! CHEETAHS 27 CHIEFS 29