Super Rugby Pacific 2023 | Highlanders v Chiefs | Rd 11 Highlights

Super Rugby Pacific 2023 | Highlanders v Chiefs | Rd 11 Highlights
Sluggish out of the blocks, the Chiefs eventually clicked into gear in Dunedin on Friday night, continuing their impressive unbeaten run in Super Rugby Pacific against the Highlanders, making it 10 wins from 10 in 2023.
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[@aranui_kidnz7103]

Stevenson definitely deserves an ABs spot this year.

[@user-om9er7yf5r]

how are you sir

[@juicybombay3534]

For sure

[@kajunbrookingcomedian171]

That pass from Stevenson 🔥🔥🔥

[@cherylterry5084]

Outstanding 🎉🎉🎉

[@eliasgitonga2889]

Awesome one

[@mrnosebear7406]

What a game that was. The Chiefs go marching on. Cheers from Germany

[@SapientiaHaereticae]

Go Chiefs, go DMac! Cheers from Germany, too 😄🍻🇩🇪

[@SunnySamuel-zo8jk]

Germany holy cow,let's go chiefs,cheers Mr 🥂 Chiefs No.1

[@user-hu2bw2pq4w]

Stevenson and DMac having the best season of their lives. AB RWC squad no doubt.

[@Blueeey]

Will be Richie and Beudie starting

[@henrybullock4514]

And Weber

[@juicybombay3534]

Stevenson will definitely slot into the RWC squad. Don't think he'll play in his preferred 15 though.

[@JayBayNz]

​@@slomo7118 He's an ex Hurricane

[@JayBayNz]

​@@juicybombay3534 Stevenson will start and so will DMac at the 15. Beauden will come off the bench 😂

[@rosstuck3927]

After being born in Hamilton more than 81 years ago, and a rugby tragic, this game last night makes all games today so tame. Magic Mac and the boys are a delight and a joy to watch 😢😮

[@SunnySamuel-zo8jk]

81 wow well done,super rugby is dead without the entertaining Chiefs

[@morris9337]

As a Scotsman I do say, I love watching NZ club rugby 🔥

[@SunnySamuel-zo8jk]

Us kiwis are gob smacked too my friend with some of the games and skills on display,mind blowing rugby sometimes

[@ablocd]

Narawa looking like Wise Naholo. Bolter for sure.

[@gillmore1830]

Brad Weber is seriously quick, he could have sliced the defenders if he didn't doubt himself 😅

[@marcusd9192]

Thats what I thought. He needed to chip it also.

[@muckyteeth3076]

Looked great in the highlights

[@MeanAzz_13]

He's always been quick

[@sunnysamuel-bi6iz]

You've got more doubt than him

[@gillmore1830]

@@sunnysamuel-bi6iz it was just a comment my lord, i apologize if i offended you or anyone you love, i wish you all the best in life 😀👍

[@mungogerryjnr]

I didn’t know I could love my beloved Chiefs more then now

[@andrewphilip4963]

Mckenzie is on fire at the moment. His creativity and vision reminds me of Finn Russell but with more athletic prowess.

[@Tuhoeterra]

Russell is mud

[@karlosdeevs]

@@Tuhoeterra nah, Russell is the thug!

[@andrewphilip4963]

@@Tuhoeterra Russel is finnsane mate

[@Tuhoeterra]

@@andrewphilip4963 😂

[@henrybullock4514]

Stevenson offload is unbelievable. Switches hands last second to pull it off

[@nonoocaranza]

Están imparables los Chiefs! qué alegría! un saludo desde Tucumán, Argentina.

[@kevinodonnell5010]

Brad webber is rapid. Has to be in the world cup squad on that form. Smith, webber and Roigard for me.

[@sunnysamuel-bi6iz]

Nope Smith,webber and Cortez ratima

[@MeanAzz_13]

​@@sunnysamuel-bi6iz Roigard highest Try scorer and brings size from a CHIEFS man

[@dub_h7900]

​@@MeanAzz_13 size ratima is the strongest 9 in the comp gym numbers wise and if ratima was starting with more minutes to he would be up the try scoring ladder to he's only 2 behind and he's coming off the bench... Ratimas the man.

[@MeanAzz_13]

@@dub_h7900 yep can't see them taking 4 No 9s to W.C so Roigard or Ratima be in

[@christopherbrougham]

Two (maybe three) of the best tries this season in one game. The Chiefs are outstanding! and as a Hurricanes fan - I'm shitting myself...: )

[@qwerty5682]

It’s Dmacs world we are just living in it!

[@rabbitss11]

Nobody can stay with the Chiefs this year, they're simply outstanding and it's not as though the Highlanders were playing terribly

[@patrickhayes6200]

As a Crusaders fan, I couldn't agree more. They're playing such entertaining footy. Wouldn't be shocked to see them go undefeated.

[@MusMasi]

@@patrickhayes6200 Lol I am hoping someone can knock off the Crusaders in the play offs and the Chiefs can Avoid them, because no other team makes me as nervous this year as the Crusaders when it comes to ruining the Chiefs party.

[@patrickhayes6200]

@@MusMasi yeah but that would be some final wouldn't it

[@MusMasi]

@@patrickhayes6200 Yes but I want a Final in which I can sweat less.

[@Rinzz492]

Invincible territory 😎

[@godisbollocks]

DMac is still the most lethal runner from broken play in the NZ game.

[@kelvinabrahams8485]

Stevenson looking more and more like an All Black. Always been one of the sharpest attackers and finishers I've seen

[@MrEurico1]

Stevenson needs to be in the World Cup

[@eugenebrink8305]

Another razzle dazzle performance by the Chiefs. Athletes in every position. Slicing open defenses but also doing the dirty work exceptionally well 💥

[@Samizouza]

Year of the Chiefs for sure

[@richardmatatahi4563]

Everyone are playing so well as a team Damian kicking has been spot on tonight and again showing the way inside his 22 to spark a long range attack leading to a try. and a short chip over the top bamboozled the defence for yet another. Back at 10 tonight to pass a milestone, highest points record for the Chief's. Well done Damian & team. Don't care that some people have their doubts about him They can't leave him out of the All Blacks he's too good a player and in great form.

[@HWT23]

Awesome game Cheers from cape town,

[@juicybombay3534]

My Chiefs are looking real sharp all across the park this season.

[@calebmills1446]

Shaun Stevenson 4:59 he moves so smoothly and swiftly

[@KiwiGraggle]

Wow, jeeesh you Chiefs are looking so amazing. What a side and the Highlanders played well too, but oh boy, this is how I would like to see our beloved All-Blacks to play, like you Chiefs plays.

[@zakkazi9936]

Chiefs on a roll this year. Mackenzie simply outstanding.

[@motodudu]

Loss of Sevu can now be replaced by Narawa.

[@pacificrimsports2009]

DM is Awesome! He must be starter as fly half of AB in WCUP!

[@Slappies007]

One of theeee best games from the Chiefs✅

[@paultv8693]

So good to see the Chiefs in dominant form again. Even from north of the bombays.

[@n-tertainmentx-tended4760]

Beautiful running rugby.

[@unclejezza]

If we are talking form and performance then surely D-Mac has one arm in the sleeve of the ABs 10 jersey.

[@user-ly8dq9tb8c]

No, chance. He is too white looking to be the ABs No.10. That is a brown brother posistion now.

[@dub_h7900]

​@@user-ly8dq9tb8c lmao you do know mackenzie is Maori 😂

[@zCeezzy]

*_10 FOR 10... LOVELY JUST BLOODY LOVELY_*

[@jamescooper-hope6930]

Clayton proving again to be our best coach. Well done.

[@PhoenixSunsNZ]

If he keeps the Chiefs pumping for the next few years then he could put himself in line to get the ABs job if Robertson stuffs up. I'd love a Māori boy to coach the ABs.

[@TheWolfandreptile]

2nd

[@Formakiwi]

​@@TheWolfandreptile if Robertson had coached any other team, say the Highlanders or Blues, his record would look far less spectacular. Fight me 😅

[@TheWolfandreptile]

@@Formakiwi wtf? Robertson has literally won everything he’s coached in. NPC titles with Canterbury, under 20 world title with the Junior team, 6 super titles on the trot, and beat the ABs XV last year with the Baabaas. His coaching tree is pretty epic as well, Leon McDonald has turned the blues into title contenders, Ronan O’Gara is the head of rugby at La Rochelle, Brad Moar was with the ABs, Andrew Goodman is an assistant at Leinster, Jason Ryan turned the ABs forwards into leading pack again.

[@OfftheChainz]

It's a pretty brilliant tree

[@megafauna8374]

That Stevenson bloke goes alright.

[@KernowekTim]

Awesome display. Sam Cane's attack and no-nonsense tackling in defence absolutely superb . Great forwards play, and a master-class of elite level backs footie from 'my' Chiefs. Bloody righton!

[@user-lr1np2ht8r]

👏All I can say I love to watch chiefs rugby 👏🏉

[@jockywills5554]

Chiefs are different gravy this season. The ABs have selection headaches (lucky them) with DMAC, ALB, Stevenson and Weber just to name a few. All the talk for the WC seems to be Ireland and France, but you can't EVER dismiss the ABs - The Boks can also beat anyone and Aus could be dark horses later this year. It's going to be so competitive with four or perhaps five teams who can realistically win it. I f*cking love rugby.

[@hemipeni6692]

The thing with this Chiefs team is they haven't even put together a full 80min game they drift in and out of games at times but are still winning them comfortably.....up up the Chiefs

[@naisyjohns]

10 from 10 brothers!!!!

[@dashhiro5889]

CHIEFSMANA. BIG FROM AMERICAN SAMOA🇦🇸

[@harrycurrie9664]

There was some brilliant footy in that.

[@championthewonderhorse9733]

Love seeing DMac playing so well.

[@davidrieger8816]

Surely Mackenzie and Stevenson have to start for the ABs in the RC. They have been in top form this season.

[@drisszyani3497]

With enowa wing for sure also

[@lukec2226]

Fozzie prefers his old clunkers, unfortunately. I am ever hopeful that he will just role the dice and select on form, he has nothing to lose.

[@MusMasi]

@@drisszyani3497 who is Enowa? do you mean Emoni Narawa?

[@rorybessell8280]

​@@lukec2226 Old clunkers? You mean the guys who are some of the best players in the world. DMac and Stevenson absolutely deserve spots in the ABs but form isn't everything

[@user-ly8dq9tb8c]

It is in world cup year.

[@mataemokoena9760]

BRUTAL CHIEFS! McKenzie, Stevenson,Webber, No.14, No.13, No.12, No.6 are arising TITANS.

[@thedappercook]

Surely this Maccas entry into the All Blacks (if there was any doubt) bring on the world cup

[@Rayzajw]

*"Whispers Quietly"* Emoni Narawa is a better at wing than Caleb Clarke

[@TheWolfandreptile]

No say it louder.

[@MusMasi]

been a lot better this year.

[@motodudu]

A good alternative since Sevu Resse is now injured.

[@joeskienz]

No need to whisper. We all know it's true. Narawa is infinitely better on defence.

[@Tuhoeterra]

scream it from the rooftops my bro😂

[@henryravu1859]

Chiefs is something else...awesome rugby.

[@sunnysamuel-bi6iz]

A new dynasty is starting to take shape

[@patrickhayes6200]

Looks that way. Good coach and core group of young guns. 3 other treams losing head coaches and experienced players. Plus no doubt alot of Chiefs will be picked in the AB's next couple of years due to form. Future looks bright. I'm a Crusdaers fan but gotta acknowledge greatness.

[@TheWolfandreptile]

They have to win first for it to be the beginning of a dynasty.

[@twosnakse]

Please look up the word dynasty lol

[@sunnysamuel-bi6iz]

@@TheWolfandreptile Its starting to take shape

[@sunnysamuel-bi6iz]

@@heapez5273 After 10wins it's starting to take shape and u know it

[@charlottescott7150]

A joy to behold!

[@jward8868]

Who is the catalyst in the Chiefs performance this year - D Mac. Who else.

[@malachidavie5764]

3:00 that try was seriously a thing of beauty ! 90% of players would of kicked that away !! Just great attacking and support play . Up the chiefs !

[@wildcolonialman]

Fabulous fabulous fabulous. Bliss.

[@daisysuperdog2814]

Awesome highlights!

[@ruggzy9653]

Chiefs on fire but that umaga-jensen is a classy player. Seems to have it all except a good team

[@brianlalor]

The D Mac era

[@shakes.dontknowwhatyergettin]

The Harlem Globechiefers in full effect

[@DirkJacobsz]

Beautiful rugby - well done Chiefs.

[@mcconaloguecharlie1]

Beautiful rugby and very few fans in the stadium 🙄

[@kurupt7154]

@@mcconaloguecharlie1 you seem to be commenting this on every post mate? You alright you shrivelled old bastard 😂😂😂

[@drisszyani3497]

The super rugby for Chiefs … unbeatable !!!

[@5OYE5]

The Chiefs gave a rugby masterclass. Amazing stuff.

[@Mini89632]

D mac is now what Richie Mounga was for 3-4 years, ultimate playmaker consistently bringing that unpredictability and genius to his play

[@thetalentedmrfitz]

Stevenson is on fire atm but hopefully if chosen for the ABs, he doesn't turn out to be a dud at international level like Havili has been. No hate towards David, I'm a fan and he's brilliant at Super Rugby level but he needed to be brilliant for the ABs but wasn't. Jordie is the future of the ABs 2nd Five position and is the leading contender to start there permanently.

[@joedennehy386]

Alb and Jack Goodhue say no

[@thetalentedmrfitz]

@@joedennehy386 Goodhue no longer in the running tbh. People will mention him out of courtesy but compared to Jordie & ALB he just isn't in the same league.

[@viliametiko391]

And the win continues....

[@drisszyani3497]

DMac Stevenson and Enowa will be in the squad ABS for sure

[@MusMasi]

One Hopes but with AB selections its never a given.

[@MusMasi]

Who is Enowa? Do you mean Emoni Narawa?

[@drisszyani3497]

@@MusMasi with Schmidt assistant attack they Will be in the squad

[@drisszyani3497]

@@MusMasi sorry..yes emoni narawa

[@user-eo7gl4yq2u]

This Highlanders team is a good squad but there are players that would be looking for other clubs overseas-a lot of ‘passengers’ in this squad.

[@Gbiese]

DMac! 🔥🔥🔥

[@magnusmcgee993]

11 tries, 11 conversations. Friday night doesn't get better than that..... Unless you live in Dunedin

[@rogebarnabusharonga-taukam3475]

Welcome to the All Black's Stevenson Nau mai haere mai.

[@JACKAL98]

Chiefs are slaying

[@DA-xm6hq]

Stevenson for the All blacks outstanding player 👍

[@raymaea2954]

🖤💛❤👌🏾🔥🔥🔥

[@aotearoaidol]

The chiefs are ok another level.

[@user-qu8hj2nb2o]

vintage year for the Chiefs

[@evangelist6277]

Chiefs on fire this year, fantastic rugby.

[@tonynick1]

Canadian rugby fan here. i have a question for NZ fans. Why is attendance so seemingly low at Super Rugby matches? I know in AUS it isn't great because NRL and AFL are so popular there, but I would've assumed much stronger turnout than what I see at matches held in NZ. Maybe some of it is perception, as the stadiums are quite large. It does seem less than when I first started following SR years ago though. Am I totally out to lunch? if not, what are the reasons for this?

[@nzrockdj]

Last week at the Chief's home in Hamilton it was a full house .. so it's not always small crowds. I guess pay TV doesn't help as you can watch from the comfort of your home. There is so much sport on rugby has to compete with everything else. Let's not forget the cost of living in NZ is crippling for a lot of people and many I guess can't afford tickets for the family, fuel costs etc.

[@tonynick1]

@@nzrockdj Really appreciate this response! Yeah, some games are absolutely more full than others. I do remember reading that NZ tends to have their teams play in larger stadiums than say the English premiership, which gives the perception of lots of empty seats. I always find the disconnect between attendance at Six Nations and TRC and the attendance at club competition games so interesting. Like, Six Nations has one of the highest average attendances in all of world sport. I guess nothing puts bums in seats more than a good nationalistic rivalry! haha. Anyways, thanks! Appreciate it.

[@sunnysamuel-bi6iz]

The Highlanders haven't been winning aswell so their fan base aren't really keen to go to the game and support a losing cause,if u want to get huge crowds u gotta win and play entertaining rugby,the Chiefs a couple of years ago were losing all the time couldn't win a game so no one turned up to their games at home but now it's a full house coz they're killing everyone and can't be beaten

[@tonynick1]

@@sunnysamuel-bi6iz Yeah the Chiefs are unreal this year.

[@thehappysmiler6752]

Imagine Thomas Umaga Jensen in a better team. He'd wreck so much havoc.

[@MeanAzz_13]

I'm picking with the form of *Stevenson and DMaC* come R.C vs Pumas we could see a Back 3 of 11 Stevenson 15 Jordan 14 Telea And *DMaC* starting at 10 or 23 as *Impact* to cover Back 3 Richie starting and Beauden 22

[@TW-mc9wk]

Chiefs, head and shoulders above everyone this year

[@sunnysamuel-bi6iz]

Absolutely u can see it from a mile away they're gonna win the comp

[@livisornedelcu9631]

Welcome back ALB, Damian mc kenzie is currently the best nr 10 in the world not only in new Zealand. Just figure out him playing behind mighty Irish or French pack, would be serious candidate for best player of year.

[@morrisanderson818]

Just imagine him behind the ABs at the World cup,

[@Juggernauter12]

Not sure who the Highlanders No. 2 is but the way he let McKenzie through at 2:59 is just not good enough for this level

[@sweetmana23]

D Mac, whatever you were drinking in Japan, pls post and share the ingredients.

[@moegamadadams1156]

If the 10 jersey was picked for worldcup on current form alone... Dmac would start

[@UNCLE401]

CHIEFS 2023 🔔🤠🍻🤠🤙🏻💯

[@Joe-bo]

I thought the Chiefs made a few silly mistakes, but the Highlanders were just as bad. Difference was the counterattack rugby from the Chiefs, which was a thing of beauty 👌

[@okedokeerolchoke9929]

Chiefs are different gravy this year

[@grantpitkethley8638]

Total destruction 🎉❤

[@BradFHQ]

Up the chiefs!!! 😁🤙🤙

[@BigBlack81]

I KNOW the Chiefs play above the level where they could contest the Ranfurly shield, but with performances like that, I was thinking they could win the triple like Auckland did the year they did it before I realized what I was thinking about COULDN'T BE DONE. But that's what they look like to me: not JUST a team that could win Super Rugby undefeated but a team that, if they could contest it, take out the shield NO RISK. They're that good this year.

[@bottomeyeview2767]

I wish Stevenson was south african..🔥🔥🔥

[@chasey2327]

brad weber - turn of foot in open play ✈

[@flyawaytodie]

Left a lot of points out there but still cracked the 50...dear lord the 'Landers suck. Fantastic to see ALB back.

[@lobomorunga1]

So, Eddie, Jones, that is, are you watching those darnn Chiefs putting on the ritz? Are you starting to perspire a little? John Hiatt wrote a song called, "What do we do now?" Just for you Eddie.

[@limsrusill]

Someone's gotta do something about these boys 😂

[@MusMasi]

yeah nah.

[@ProLiberate]

​@@MusMasi 😂👍

[@louixthompson8471]

Stevenson has to start for the all blacks

[@ProLiberate]

No he doesn't

[@dub_h7900]

He will

[@archvermin]

Where did Rona come from? He's playing like a veteran, but apparently he only debuted this year?

[@proudkiwi7641]

McKenzie making a case for NZs best player right now

[@tinchote]

Is it just me, or the Highlanders miss a significant number of tackles?

[@dub_h7900]

The chiefs are just on another level. And yes the highlanders are well below that level.

[@harleylyons1889]

Chiefs coach should be the ABs coach 🥴

[@kiwiauldphart]

Playing like that, the Chiefs 15 could win the world cup.....put the black jersey on them all and continue the momentum!....It's almost obscene to pick one player out from the chiefs squad but, of special note: no other half-back in the comp has the array of skills that Brad Webber has, Full stop!