Reds 5 - 50 Chiefs
FULL TIME - The Chiefs claim their biggest victory against the Reds with a a convincing 50-5 demolition.
77 mins - TRY CHIEFS - Damian Mckenzie gets try number two and the Chiefs hit the half century. This now ties the Chiefs for the most points they have scored against the Reds. (Chiefs 50-5)
73 mins - Aaron Cruden nearly scores after some great footwork. They push the ball out wide and now the TMO is reviewing for a possible knock down. He rules their was an attempt to intercept the ball.
72 mins - Liam Messam drops the ball meters out from the line after a great play started from Sam McNicol.
67 mins - TRY CHIEFS - Nathan Harris goes over in the corner after the Chiefs go the length of the field in five phases. The Chiefs are closing in on fifty point, which is the most they have ever scored against the Queensland team. McKenzie pushes the conversion wide (Chiefs 45-5)
66 mins - The Reds get on the attack but spill the ball and the Chiefs immediately back on the attack. Breaking into the 22 with only four phases.
63 mins - Toni Pulu goes close to scoring by LeRoy Houston saves the try by stripping the ball away from Pulu.
60 mins - We are now into the final 20 minutes of this game. Can the Reds get some consolation points? or will the Chiefs continue this riot.
58 mins - Reds in a prime attacking opportunity with an attacking line-out. However they spill the ball from the throw in and the Chiefs breathe a sigh of relief. From the scrum the Chiefs spill the ball and the Reds are on the attack again.
54 mins - TRY CHIEFS - The Chiefs spread it out wide and Damian McKenzie flies over to score his first try in seven game. That try puts McKenzie as the top point scorer of the Super Rugby season. He also adds the extra's from the sideline. (Chiefs 40-5)
53 mins - The Chiefs have a chance to score, they push the ball out wide and James Lowe claims a try. But his foot goes into touch before the put down. Reds will have a line-out five meters out.
50 mins - The first ten minutes of the second half have been back and forth with errors starting to creep mount up by both sides. Neither side has threatened to score so far in the second half.
48 mins - Taniela Tupou also known as the 'Tongan Thor' is on the field for his second Super Rugby game. Tupou rise to fame came after his hat-trick in a first XV game live on television back in 2014.
41 mins - Liam Messam is on the field for his first Super Rugby game in 2016.
40 mins - We are back underway here at Suncorp Stadium. The Reds are back to fifteen men.
HALF TIME - The Chiefs head into the break leading 33-5. The Chiefs have only won four times at Suncorp Stadium. At this current rate, it will be five.
37 mins - TRY CHIEFS - Seta Tamanivalu scores his second. The Chiefs spread it wide and make the Reds pay for being two players down. McKenzie misses his first conversion of the night. (Chiefs 33-5)
35 mins - The Chiefs blow a try scoring opportunity. Kerr-Barlow just had to reach out but passed it. The ball was intercepted. The Chiefs get a scrum five meters out.
33 mins - TRY CHIEFS - Sam Cane scores the fourth for the visitors. Cane picks the ball up from the ruck and fought his way to the line. The play started from a magnificent run by Cruden. (Chiefs 28-5)
31 mins - Chiefs turn the ball over in a prime attacking position but Kerr-Barlow missed the refs call to use the ball.
30 mins - Things have now gotten worse for the Reds as full back Jack Tuttle has been shown yellow for a accidental tackle in the air. The referee said Tuttle was in no position to contest the ball.
28 mins - PENALTY TRY CHIEFS - They did not confident but the referee has said it was a penalty try as the ball was deliberately kicked out of the ball carriers hand. Nick Frisby is sent to the sin-bin.
28 mins - TMO checking a possible try to the Chiefs. Lachlan Boshier not looking confident. The play started from the scrum, James Lowe broke through the line and offloads it to Boshier.
26 mins - The Chiefs defense looking solid right now. The Reds are not getting any go forward.
22 mins - From the restart, Aaron Cruden kicks the ball out on the full. Reds scrum on halfway. First major mistake in the game for the Chiefs.
21 mins - TRY REDS - Chris Kuridrani gets the first try for the home side. It took fifteen phases for the Reds to score. They are creeping their way back into the match now. Chris Taefu puts the kick wide. Chiefs 14-5)
20 mins - The Reds have built over ten phases now. It took 13 phases for the Reds to break the line. Looks like they might score.
17 mins - The Chiefs defend the maul perfectly, and force Hendrick Tui into touch. Chiefs defending well so far.
15 mins - Reds feeling the pressure after conceding two early tries. They kick for touch off a penalty. Most teams might have taken the points.
12 mins - TRY CHIEFS - Atunaisa Moli scores his first career try. Moli colected an offload close to the line and barged over for the Chiefs second try of the game. McKenzie added the extras (Chiefs 14-0)
11 mins - Chiefs close to the try line. The phases started from a great set piece off the scrum. Can they score?
10 mins - Reds win a penalty, they kick towards touch but instead kick the ball dead. Chiefs will get the scrum close to half way.
6 mins - Damian McKenzie with a brilliant run down the middle of the field. The play comes to the end after Tamanivalu drops the ball.
4 mins - Reds win a penalty and are on the attack for the first time. They build a couple of phases before turning over the ball with a ruck penalty.
1 mins - TRY CHIEFS - Seta Tamanivalu crosses in the first minute of the game. The Chiefs get the turnover at the ruck and Tamanivalu gets through the gap to open the scoring. Damian McKenzie adds the extras (Chiefs 7-0)
KICKOFF - We are underway here at Suncorp Stadium. The Reds get a line-out right away and the Chiefs get a turnover and are on the attack straight away
Commentary will start from around 9:45pm (NZT). In the meantime check out the video above for a piece on Liam Messam's return to Super Rugby.
line ups
Reds
Forwards - 1. James Slipper, 2. Andrew Ready, 3. Greg Holmes, 4. Cadeyrn Neville, 5. Kane Douglas, 6. Hendrick Tui, 7. Liam Gill, 8. Curtis Browning
Backs – 9. Nick Frisby, 10. Duncan Paia'Aua, 11. Eto Nabuli, 12. Henry Taefu, 13. Samu Kerevi, 14. Chris Kuridrani, 15. Jack Tuttle
Bench – 16. Mathew Mafi, 17. Sef Faagase, 18. Taniela Tupou , 19. Lukhan Lealaiauloto-Tui, 20. Leroy Houston, 21. James Tuttle, 22. Anthony Fainga'a, 23. Campbell Magnay
Chiefs
Forwards -1. Kane Hames, 2. Nathan Harris, 3. Atunaisa Moli, 4. Dominic Bird, 5. Taleni Seu, 6. Tom Sanders, 7. Lachlan Boshier, 8. Sam Cane
Backs – 9. Tawera Kerr-Barlow, 10. Aaron Cruden, 11. James Lowe, 12. Anton Lienert-Brown, 13. Seta Tamanivalu, 14. Toni Pulu, 15. Damian McKenzie
Bench – 16. Hikawera Elliott, 17. Allan Siegfried Fisiihoi, 18. Siate Tokolahi, 19. Mitchell Brown, 20. Liam Messam, 21. Brad Webber, 22. Andrew Horrell, 23. Sam McNicol
Pre-match banter
By Shaun Summerfield
The lean and keen Liam Messam has channeled his Olympic sevens disappointment into a late run for the Super Rugby title with the Chiefs.
"I'm glad to be back," said Messam. "I set my goal to make that team at Rio, but I've been watching what the team has done and I'm grateful that the team and tich have given me the opportunity to put this jersey on again."
Messam revealed today that he found out his Rio dream was over two weeks ago. Since then he has been playing club rugby and bulking up for Super duty, even as a back if need be.
"He's put his hand up for midfield, but we're okay there," quipped coach Dave Rennie.
Jokes aside, Messam's return to the Chiefs is hard to understate.
"It's massive," said Rennie. "He's the highest capped Chiefs player, he's captained the side to a couple of titles. He's got a lot of mana within this group."
Rio still remains a chance with the 32-year-old named as a non-travelling reserve.
"I just think it's given me a new lease of life, and I still have to stay fit if that call ever happens," notes Messam.
"It's just given me a little bit more energy."
Rennie hinted to reporters today that he'll follow the Crusaders lead and rest either skipper Sam Cane or Brodie Retallick when the side to play the Reds on Friday night is named tomorrow.
But Messam is set for his 145th cap - and will be named in the 23-man squad.
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