The Chiefs have ridden a spectacular first-half display to dethrone the reigning champion Crusaders and charge into a fourth straight Super Rugby Pacific final with a 49-12 victory.
Runners-up for the last three years and hunting a first title since 2013, the Chiefs lit an attacking fire at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton on Friday to set up a title-decider against the table-topping Hurricanes or Blues, who meet in the second semi-final in Wellington on Saturday.
