1998 was another tough year for the Waikato Chiefs rugby team in the Super 12 tournament, winning 6 of their 11 games and finishing 7th overall on the table. This year the team was coached by Ross Cooper and captained by Errol Brain.
Standing
PosTeamPldWDLPFPAPDBPPts1 Blues11902388296+927432 Crusaders11803340260+809413 Sharks11704329263+668364 Highlanders11704343279+646345 Reds11614273229+445316 Waratahs11614306276+304307 Chiefs11605279291−125298 Hurricanes11506313342−296269 Stormers11308248364−16661810 Brumbies11308228308−8051711 Bulls11308249306−5741612 Cats11209266346−80715
Results
Squad The Chiefs squad for the 1998 season was:
1998 Chiefs squadProps Con Barrell Michael Collins
Hookers Greg Smith
Locks Mark Cooksley Ian JonesLoose forwards Errol Brain Blair Larsen Glen Marsh Justin Collins Nick Holten
Scrum-halves Brett McCormack
Fly-halves Ian FosterMidfield Scott McLeod Walter Little
Wings Roger Randle Bruce Reihana
Fullbacks Leon MacDonald Glen Osborne Todd Miller (c) denotes team captain,Bold denotes player is internationally capped.
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