By BEN JAYCOCK

Hat-trick man: Len Ititau on the attack for Brumbies
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IN a repeat of last season’s final, the Chiefs beat the Blues in a thriller to go top and continue the champions’ nightmare title defence.
The Blues had a chance to win the game when a perfect crossfield kick from Stephen Perofeta found Rieko Ioane who scored with five minutes to go.
Debutant Xavi Taele was handed the kick from the sideline and looked on its way to sneak in before slamming into the right upright.
In the chaotic final minutes, the visitors won a penalty with ...