Thumping hits from Barrett and Laumape as Hurricanes beat Chiefs
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The Hurricanes have made the Super Rugby semi-finals with a 32-31 playoff win over the Chiefs. With five minutes left in the match, they had led 32-17. There were plenty of big tackles throughout, with centres Ngani Laumape and Jordie Barrett delivering the biggest shots.
The Hurricanes got off to a flyer as Julian Savea was gifted an intercept try early doors, then very nearly picked up a second minutes later, but was tracked down as he didn't have the legs.
They led 17-10 at the break, looking a far more composed side than a week ago.
Scores were tied not long after but when Ben Lam crossed…