Chiefs players mob Damian McKenzie after his golden point penalty won the game. The Chiefs won six turnovers to the Highlanders' two, while they were awarded a number of penalties at the breakdown as well. Both sides were hit with injury woes, as Chiefs midfielder Quinn Tupaea and Highlanders lock Pari Pari Parkinson succumbed to first-half injuries and were replaced at the break. The Chiefs also had considerable struggles with their lineout, which was almost costly late as the Highlanders forced an error from the set piece deep inside Chiefs territory. A McKenzie penalty gave the Chiefs a five-point lead at the break, however that lasted all of two minutes into the second half as Aaron Smith crossed for the Highlanders.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 10, 2021 09:22 UTC