The Chiefs proved why they're this year's Super Rugby pacesetters, thrashing Australian conference leaders the Brumbies 48‑23 in entertaining fashion.
The free‑running New Zealand side, led by skillful fullback Damian McKenzie, made light work of the competition's best defensive team, banking a bonus point by scoring six tries to two.
It was their first win in Canberra since 2008 and fourth straight on the road after six rounds.
The Chiefs' backline was brilliant, with James Lowe scoring his first career double, fellow winger Toni Pulu, halfback Brad Weber and McKenzie all crossing for five‑pointers while five‑eighth Aaron Cruden and inside centre Charlie Ngatai were also superb.
The Brumbies are known for the damaging work at the breakdown, and while David Pocock was influential it was the Chiefs who gave the masterclass, winning 14 turnovers.
In other matches, the Blues beat the Jaguares 24‑16, the Kings beat the Sunwolves 33‑28 while the Bulls beat the Cheetahs 23-18.
Meanwhile the Waratahs play the Rebels at 6.05 tonight.
