The Bulls have won the last four matches against the Chiefs including the 2009 Super 14 final at Loftus Versfeld.
Match details
We are waiting for the kick-off.
Liam Messam becomes the most-capped Chief in history as he runs out for the 90th time.
0.00: Aaron Cruden gets proceedings under way as he kicks off for the home side.
1.00: The Chiefs are penalised for tackling a player in the air at the lineout and Morne Steyn punts the ball into touch within Chiefs territory.
4.00: The Bulls are camped inside Chiefs territory as they begin to string together phases. The visitors are unable to hold on to the ball, however, and the Chiefs will feed a scrum just on their own 22m line.
5.00: The Chiefs are penalised for not rolling away. Steyn will line up a kick at goal from 30m out.
7.00: Steyn bangs over the kick, handing the Bulls an early lead at Waikato Stadium.
9.00: The Chiefs gain momentum off the back of a scrum on half way. They string together phases but the Bulls defence remains impenetrable. The visitors are awarded a scrum after the ball is wedged at the bottom of a ruck inside Bulls territory.
11.00: The Chiefs are able to apply pressure as they secure the territory they want and get within 2m of the Bulls' line. The visitors affect a steal and Steyn kicks for touch. The Chiefs will have a throw-in at a lineout just on the Bulls' 22m line.
13.00: The Chiefs gain momentum off the back of the lineout. They work through over fifteen phases as they remain camped on the Bulls' line.
14.00: The Bulls are penalised for offside and Cruden will have a kick at goal.
15.00: Cruden's kick sails over and the scores are level in Hamilton.
17.00: The Bulls pack puts on a classy show as they gain over 20m through a rolling maul. The Bulls are penalised, however, and Cruden clears.
20.00: The Bulls apply pressure inside Chiefs territory once more. The Chiefs are driven back inside their own 22 but Cruden is able to clear and gain a few metres.
22.00: The Bulls string together phases inside the Chiefs' 22. Steyn drops back into the pocket and adds three points with a successful drop kick.
23.00: Andrew Horrell dots down for the Chiefs' first try after Akona Ndungane is put under pressure with a Chiefs kick down field.
24.00: Cruden is unable to convert the try.
27.00: The Bulls are camped inside the Chiefs' 22. They are penalised at the breakdown, however, and Cruden kicks for touch.
29.00: The Chiefs are awarded a penalty just 10m from the Bulls' line. Sonny Bill Williams takes it quickly and the home side drive towards the line. Again the Bulls are pinged at the breakdown and the Chiefs call for a scrum just 5m out.
31.00: The Bulls' defence remains solid, driving the Chiefs back. Asaeli Tikoirotuma is unable to hold on and the Chiefs miss out on a crucial scoring opportunity.
33.00: The Chiefs are penalised on half way. Steyn will have a kick a long-range kick at goal.
34.00: Steyn bangs over the kick, putting the Bulls back in front.
36.00: Tanerau Latimer makes a break off the back of a scrum to get inside Bulls' territory. The Chiefs are penalised at the breakdown, however, and Steyn kicks for touch.
39.00: Bjorn Basson scores his eigth Super Rugby try of the season as he is able to cross over for the Bulls, following a solid drive at a maul inside the Cheetahs' 22.
40.00: Steyn adds the extras with the conversion.
The half time score was Chiefs 8 Bulls 16.
40.00: Steyn gets the second half under way as he kicks off for the Bulls.
42.00: The Bulls gain momentum early on in the second half. They work their way up inside the Chiefs' 22 as they drive towards the line. They work through over fifteen phases, getting within 5m of the line, testing the Chiefs' defence.
44.00: The Chiefs will feed a scrum on the Bulls' 22m line after a lineout throw by Chilliboy Ralepelle was not straight.
45.00: The Bulls are penalised at scrum time and Cruden will line up a kick at posts from 30m out.
47.00: Cruden's kick is on target, reducing the deficit.
48.00: The Chiefs are penalised inside their own territory. Steyn will have a shot at goal from close to 30m out.
49.00: Steyn slots the kick.
51.00: The Bulls are penalised at scrum time as their front row collapses. Cruden will line up a kick at goal from 40m out.
52.00: Cruden bangs over the kick, reducing the deficit for the Chiefs.
53.00: The Chiefs gain momentum off the restart. A kick down field by Cruden sees Horrell chase and put Zane Kirchner under pressure. He carries the ball over the line and the Chiefs will feed a 5m scrum.
55.00: The Chiefs continue to string together phases inside the Bulls' 22. They get themselves within 5m of the try line as they work through over fifteen phases. The Bulls are penalised for offside and Craig Clarke calls for a scrum.
57.00: Tikoirotuma dots down for the Chiefs' second try as he runs a classy line off the back of a Chiefs set-piece.
58.00: Cruden adds the extras with a successful conversion, handing the Chiefs the lead.
60.00: The Chiefs are penalised at the breakdown inside their own territory. Steyn will have a chance to regain the lead with a kick at goal.
61.00: Steyn's kick sails over, handing the Bulls the lead once more.
65.00: Steyn attempts a drop goal from 40m out but the ball drifts wide.
67.00: Tikoirotuma makes a solid break up field. Wynand Olivier is able to claim the ball but is dragged into touch. The Chiefs take it quickly, Sonny Bill Williams makes a solid off-load to Sam Cane, who dots down for the Chiefs' third try.
69.00: Cruden bangs over the conversion.
72.00: The Bulls are camped inside the Chiefs' 22 as they begin to string together phases. The Chiefs are able to commit numbers at the breakdown and affect a steal.
74.00: The Bulls are penalised on half way for not retreating. Cruden finds a brilliant touch-finder and sets up a lineout just 15m from the line.
77.00: The Chiefs are penalised at scrum time inside Bulls territory. Steyn kicks for touch.
80.00: The Bulls string together phases but the Chiefs defence remains impenetrable. The Chiefs affect a steal and Kerr-Barlow kicks for touch, handing the Chiefs a vital win.
The final score is Chiefs 28 (9) Bulls 22 (16)
Scorers
Chiefs
Tries - A. Horrell, A. Tikoirotuma, S. Cane
Pen - A. Cruden 3
Con - A. Cruden 2
Drop -
Cards -
Bulls
Tries - B. Basson
Pen - M. Steyn 4
Con - M. Steyn
Drop - M. Steyn
Cards -
Match Officials
Referee: Mark Lawrence
Assistant Ref 1: Bryce Lawrence
Assistant Ref 2: Sheldon Eden-Whaitiri
TMO: Nick Briant
Teams
Chiefs
1. Toby Smith, 2. Hika Elliot, 3. Ben Afeaki, 4. Craig Clarke (c), 5. Brodie Retallick, 6. Liam Messam, 7. Tanerau Latimer, 8. Kane Thompson, 9. Tawera Kerr-Barlow, 10. Aaron Cruden, 11. Asaeli Tikoirotuma, 12. Sonny Bill Williams, 13. Jackson Willison, 14. Lelia Masaga, 15. Andrew Horrell.
Replacements: 16. Mahonri Schwalger, 17. Arizona Taumalolo, 18. Michael Fitzgerald, 19. Sam Cane, 20. Brendon Leonard, 21. Robbie Robinson, 22. Maritino Nemani.
Bulls
15. Zane Kirchner, 14. Akona Ndungane, 13. Johann Sadie, 12. Wynand Olivier, 11. Bjorn Basson, 10. Morne Steyn, 9. Francois Hougaard, 8. Pierre Spies (c), 7. CJ Stander, 6. Dewald Potgieter, 5. Wilhelm Steenkamp, 4. Flip van der Merwe, 3.Werner Kruger, 2. Chiliboy Ralepelle, 1. Dean Greyling.
Replacements: 16. Willie Wepener, 17. Rayno Gerber, 18. Juandre Kruger, 19. Arno Botha, 20. Jano Vermaak, 21. Louis Fouche, 22. JJ Engelbrecht.
