The Chiefs recovered from last week's loss to the Sharks by beating the Cheetahs 37‑27 with a bonus point in Hamilton this afternoon.
Discipline cost the Chiefs dearly in the first half as they lost Michael Fitgerald and Ben Tameifuna to the sin bin which allowed the Cheetahs to come back at the hosts.
The Chiefs will host Blues next Saturday at 6.35pm.
Meanwhile, the Hurricanes cemented their place on top of the Super Rugby standings by beating the Melbourne Rebels 36‑12 with a bonus point win in Wellington last night and the Lions beat the Reds 18-17.
The Highlanders play the Stormers at 6.35pm while the Waratahs take on the Blues at 8.40pm.
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