McKenzie, Retallick star as Chiefs run riot to end winless run

Full-back McKenzie was involved in almost every attacking move by the New Zealanders, who outscored the lethargic South Africans by seven tries to two at Loftus Versfeld stadium.

He was also immaculate with his goal-kicking, slotting nine consecutive kicks before a difficult conversion rebounded off the far post with his last attempt.

Lock Retallick scored pushover tries just before and after half-time with the first giving the Chiefs a 24-6 half-time lead and the second effectively ending the match as a contest.

From the start to the finish, the visiting team dominated possession and territory, belying the fact that they began the match bottom of the 15-franchise combined standings. 

Before the match, the teams, replacements and match officials formed a circle and observed a brief period of silence in memory of the victims of the Christchurch massacre last weekend.

"That was a really good result because it is never easy beating the Bulls on the Highveld," said man-of-the-match McKenzie.

"Our attitude was great, there was a lot of energy within the team, and we scored some really great tries by playing good footie."

Winger Solomon Alaimalo, who was sin-binned for a high tackle in the second half, scored two tries for two-time champions the Chiefs.

Retallick and centre Alex Nankivell also scored two tries each and replacement back Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi one for the New Zealand outfit.

McKenzie slotted six conversions and three penalties for a 21-point tally that raised him to second behind Handre Pollard of the Bulls in the Super Rugby scoring charts.

Centres Jesse Kriel and Burger Odendaal scored a try each for the Bulls and fly-half Pollard kicked two conversions and two penalties.