Following the Chiefs’ 25-14 triumph over the Blues in their Super Rugby Pacific clash at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday, Planet Rugby picks out five takeaways from the thrilling action.

The coveted All Blacks openside jersey. And the pending arrival of his first child. Dalton Papali’i has everything to play for in 2025. Papali’i is ready to turn the page on a new chapter ...

So many good players, including the resurgent Patrick Tuipulotu, the nonchalant Hoskins Sotutu, and the unstoppable wingers Caleb Clarke and Mark Telea; but my nod goes to skipper Dalton Papalii.

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Reigning champions Waikato take on a Counties Manukau side bolstered by All Blacks Nepo Laulala, Dalton Papalii and Hoskins Sotutu in Pukekohe.