Chiefs vs Highlanders 2012

FT final score and result:- Chiefs vs Highlanders 19-23

Waikato Stadium, Hamilton, February 25, 2012

Tries:- Masaga 14′ ( Chiefs)/ Smith 61′, Burleigh 65′( Highlanders)
Conversions:- Aaron Cruden 1/1 ( Chiefs)/ Chris Noakes 2/2 ( Highlanders)
Penalties:- Cruden 5′, 32′, 37′, 50′ 4/4 ( Chiefs)/ Noakes 3/3 2′, 12′, 27′ (Highlanders)

The Chiefs, boasting of the likes of Aaron Cruden and Sonny Bill Williams in their ranks, taste defeat in their Super 15 opener as the Highlanders beat them 23-19. Thrilling end to the game as the Highlanders scored two late tries to win the game 23-19 despite a solid first half effort from the Chiefs.