Chiefs confirmed as Super Rugby Aotearoa finalists


  • Rugby
  • Monday, 26 Apr 2021

(Reuters) - The Waikato Chiefs will play the Canterbury Crusaders in the Super Rugby Aotearoa final on May 8 after governing body SANZAAR confirmed on Monday that the tiebreaker for teams tied on points was the number of wins.

The top two teams in the competition standings will contest the final, with the Crusaders having locked up first place and home advantage with a 29-6 victory over the Auckland Blues on Sunday.

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