By NICK VERDIER

All-rounder: Damian McKenzie added an off-loading game to his 16 points for Chiefs
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THE Chiefs confirmed they will be the team to beat this season with an impressive 28-16 win over the previously unbeaten Hurricanes on Friday thanks to a try from All Black lock Brodie Retallick.
The lead-up to this clash of titans was all about the duels at fly-half between Beauden Barrett and Aaron Cruden, and Adrie Savea and Sam Cane at openside as New Zealand prepare for the Lions series.
But rain made it difficult for Barrett and Savea to showcase their full attac...