Super Rugby Semi Final: Hurricanes v Chiefs
Saturday 30 July 2016
Review
The Chiefs dominated possession and territory and thoroughly tested the Hurricanes' defensive commitment to each other.
Time after time, though, a Hurricane came up with an important tackle or got their hand in to disrupt a pass or simply got up and put themselves in the defensive line, even if they didn't think they had the strength.
Around that, Barrett sprinkled a bit of his magic, creating Halaholo's try from nothing, then intercepting a Sam Cane pass to ensure the Hurricanes led 15-6 at halftime. Vito powered over from a five-metre scrum shortly after the break and then it was all about heart and defence.
The Hurricanes win over the Chiefs 25-9 means Wellington will host a second consecutive Super Rugby final - with a new opponent in the season's showdown next Saturday night (6 August).
The Wellington-based franchise will take on the Lions from South Africa as the hosts seek to claim the title for the first time in franchise history.
Hurricanes 25 (Willis Halaholo, Beauden Barrett, Victor Vito tries; Barrett 2 pen, 2 con) Chiefs 9 (Damian McKenzie 3 pen). HT: 15-6
Event Information
The Investec Super Rugby playoffs are here as the competition reaches its exciting climax! The Hurricanes will be hoping first five eight Beauden Barrett and Westpac Stadium favourite Ardie Savea can help them march on to the final and push the Hurricanes one step closer to a maiden title. It is do or die time at Westpac Stadium. Make sure you are at OUR HOUSE - Westpac Stadium - to be the Hurricanes home advantage.
MATCH DAY TIMINGS
3.30pm - Ticketek Box Office opens
4.00pm - Public car park opens
5.30pm - Gates open
7.35pm - Kick off Hurricanes v Chiefs
9.10pm - Estimated end of match
ROAD CLOSURE INFORMATION
Pre-Match Road Closures – 5.00pm to 8.30pm:
- Bunny St closed at Featherston St end
- No right turn closure Waterloo Quay, southbound into Bunny St
- Stout St, no right turn into Bunny St or Featherston St
- No left turn into Bunny St, southbound Featherston St
Post-Match Road Closures – 8.30pm to 11.30pm:
- Bunny St closed at Featherston St end
- No right turn closure Waterloo Quay, southbound into Bunny St
- Stout St, no right turn into Featherston St and Bunny St
- Thorndon Quay closed (Davis St to Mulgrave St)
- Mulgrave St closed (Aitken to Thorndon Quay/Featherston St)
- Featherston St closed (Mulgrave St to Whitmore St)
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PARKING & TAXIS
Taxi and private vehicle drop-offs are permitted in the ground level drop-off lane at Westpac Stadium up until 6.00pm. After 6.00pm all drop-offs are diverted to Hinemoa St, Bunny St and Thorndon Quay. Only valid permitted vehicles are permitted to enter the Stadium after this time. Post-event all taxi and private vehicle pick-ups are from Hinemoa St, Bunny St and Thorndon Quay.
Please note once the Stadium car park is full, a notice will be displayed on road signage and announced through our social channels. Vehicles seeking a park for the event will then be directed away from the Stadium.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
We understand how important cowbells are to fans of the Chiefs, but a decision has been made that they will not be permitted for Saturday's match. However the venue and the Hurricanes value the atmosphere that is added to the game day experience by our visiting fans. So, although there won’t be any cowbells, staff will be handing out both Hurricanes and Chiefs flags to fans on Saturday.
