Top Performers: Chiefs v Bulls

The Bulls came out firing in early on in Hamilton but it was the home side that came away with a 41-28 victory.

Here is our Top Performers from the clash:

Brodie Retallick 

The All Black second rower was busy throughout and the game and scored two tries at important times for the Chiefs.

The 26-year-old made 51 running metres from 11 carries beating 6 defenders and collecting 2 clean breaks.

Anton Lienert-Brown

Lienert-Brown was impressive on defence and attack for a full 80 minutes.

He made 10 tackles, missing only one, he rushed up on the Bulls attack, a tactic with paid dividends in the final minute of the match when the Chiefs forced a turnover on the Bulls line and the young All Black dotted down. 

He beat 4 defenders on attack, collected 41 running metres and made two clean breaks.

Embrose Papier

The Bulls replacement halfback came on early in the match when Andre Warner went off with a concussion.

The young halfback made the most of his opportunities and kept the Bulls attack ticking over.

He read a poor Brad Webber kick to set up a brilliant try for his side. His passes were accurate, as was his kicking game as he relieved the pressure inside his own 22.

Solomon Aliamalo

117 running metres, 2 clean breaks, 8 defenders beaten and try to top it all off, Solomon Aliamalo, had a brilliant game out wide for the Chiefs.

Jesse Kriel

Kriel had another fantastic game for the Bulls despite not being able to help his side to victory. 

The Springbok centre's clever running lines and quality distribution saw him pick up two try assists for the Bulls.

He also made 3 clean breaks, beat 4 defenders and made 54 running metres.