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Chiefs blow past Waratahs to book semi-final spot

Credit / Waikato Chiefs

The Waikato Chiefs are through to the semi-finals of the Super Rugby Pacific competition after defeating the visiting NSW Waratahs in Hamilton on Saturday.

They won 39-15 after leading 27-10 at halftime.

The opening try of the quarter-final was scored by Chiefs halfback Brad Weber.

Weber bagged a double for the game, scoring a second try after the break.

The Auckland Blues host the Otago Highlanders at Eden Park in the first of tonight's other quarter-finals, while the ACT Brumbies are at home to the Wellington Hurricanes later Saturday evening.

The Canterbury Crusaders banked their semi-final place on Friday after getting the better of the Queensland Reds 37-15 in Christchurch.