Angus Cottrell of the Force lifted Sam McNicol of the Chiefs in a tackle during the game. Photo: GettyThe Force provided stiff opposition but ultimately came up short as the powerful Chiefs did enough to win their Super Rugby clash by nine points. The Force were playing their first game since news broke that they are the Melbourne Force are facing the axe as the Super Rugby competition is reduced to 15 teams in 2018. However, the Kiwi powerhouse Chiefs scored the only points in the second half - with three penalty conversions to Aaron Cruden. The Force remain in third position behind the Brublies and the Reds in the Australian conference.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 22, 2017 12:45 UTC