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<blockquote data-quote="Larksea" data-source="post: 730060" data-attributes="member: 43875"><p>I disagree that the chiefs were constantly infringing in this game, yes they have made a reputation for doing it this year but they were much better this game simply because they generally won the contact over the ball and won territory and possession. The highlanders did not force the chiefs back into the red zone at all really which is where the chiefs have been giving away penalties and cards. The highlanders had a low number of rucks. was about 30 less than the Chiefs. It was just not that sort of game. The highlanders weren't able to force the chiefs into situations where they have been giving away penalties and cards this season.</p><p></p><p>The highlanders spun the ball more the chiefs kept i closer to the forwards and generally won that area. When the chiefs tried to spin it there was huge pressure on Horrell and SBW which is why they kept it closer and used the pick and go.</p><p></p><p>The biggest winner for the chiefs was the kick return, the back three did a superb job returning kicks. McKenzie in particular was epic but they were unlucky not to actually convert those chances they created into trys.</p><p></p><p>The try that was called back, one angle looked close the other looked like he was clearly out, I dont think you can say that was definitely a bad/wrong call.</p><p></p><p>Highlanders deserving winners, but it was definitely two plays of individual brilliance from Aaron Smith which secured the win while the chiefs generally controlled much of the play around the field.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Larksea, post: 730060, member: 43875"] I disagree that the chiefs were constantly infringing in this game, yes they have made a reputation for doing it this year but they were much better this game simply because they generally won the contact over the ball and won territory and possession. The highlanders did not force the chiefs back into the red zone at all really which is where the chiefs have been giving away penalties and cards. The highlanders had a low number of rucks. was about 30 less than the Chiefs. It was just not that sort of game. The highlanders weren't able to force the chiefs into situations where they have been giving away penalties and cards this season. The highlanders spun the ball more the chiefs kept i closer to the forwards and generally won that area. When the chiefs tried to spin it there was huge pressure on Horrell and SBW which is why they kept it closer and used the pick and go. The biggest winner for the chiefs was the kick return, the back three did a superb job returning kicks. McKenzie in particular was epic but they were unlucky not to actually convert those chances they created into trys. The try that was called back, one angle looked close the other looked like he was clearly out, I dont think you can say that was definitely a bad/wrong call. Highlanders deserving winners, but it was definitely two plays of individual brilliance from Aaron Smith which secured the win while the chiefs generally controlled much of the play around the field. [/QUOTE]
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