Home / Waikato News / SportRugby: Anscombe top choiceHamilton News7 Mar, 2013 05:00 PMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.The Chiefs player of the day, as voted by fans online, was Gareth Anscombe when the reigning champions hammered the Cheetah 45-3.He landed every penalty and conversion he attempted and converted his try. Anscombe has 41 points in the last two games. Another stand-out was lock Brodie Retallick, who was everywhere and displayed a huge work rate. The Chiefs will play the Stormers in Cape Town at 4.05am on Sunday and the Kings at Port Elizabeth the following Saturday at 6.10am NZ timeBundee Aki has been cleared to play after a heavy knock to his leg during the game against the Cheetahs.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.Former All Black Ross Filipo and Nick Crosswell have recovered from injuries to travel and hooker Mahonri Schwalger is back in the side after recovering from knee surgery.His recovery means impressive youngster Rhys Marshall will stay home.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from SportSportFamily supercharged: Four brothers line up together for superstock history16 Jan 03:14 AMSportBatter-up: San Diego Padres coaches share skills with Hamilton Raiders15 Jan 04:00 AMSportSavaglee’s return delayed as Te Rapa favoured over Ellerslie super sprint14 Jan 12:40 AMSponsoredDiscover Australia with AAT Kings’ easy-going guided holidays 15 Jan 12:33 AMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
