Tyler Ardron of the Chiefs during the Super Rugby match between Vodacom Bulls and Chiefs at Loftus Versfeld. Colin Cooper has, understandably, been under huge pressure following four defeats to start the year. Given the Chiefs' horror start to the season – defeats to the Highlanders, Brumbies, Sunwolves, Crusaders – playing at Loftus could have been a daunting task. The Chiefs had to overcome further adversity when All Blacks second five-eighth Anton Lienert-Brown, in classy touch this season, was ruled out before kickoff. From the outset, the Chiefs made the most of the advantageous afternoon sun to run in three first half tries and lead 24-6 at the break.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 23, 2019 20:48 UTC