Thumping hits from Barrett and Laumape as Hurricanes beat Chiefs

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…