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Chiefs stage mighty comeback to thrash Waratahs 51-14

Chiefs stage mighty comeback to thrash Waratahs 51-14

By Naveel Krishant
07/03/2020
Pita Gus Soakula on attack for the Chiefs. Photo: rugby.com.au

The Chiefs have staged a mighty second-half comeback to defeat the Waratahs in Wollongong, coming away with an emphatic 51-14 victory on the road.

The Waratahs were ahead at halftime against in the Super Rugby fixture in Wollongong, and just 25 minutes after the break found themselves 32 points behind.

They never recovered.

NSW was shocking in the second half, conceding six tries and 38 unanswered points as the Chiefs won for the first time in NSW since 2007.

Looking at other results from yesterday, the Brumbies beat the Sunwolves 47-14.

Meanwhile, the Hurricanes will take on the Blues at 6.05 tonight, the Rebels play the Lions at 8.15pm, the Sharks battle the Jaguares at 1.05am tomorrow while Bulls face the Highlanders at 3.15am tomorrow.

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