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Andrew Horrell of the Chiefs is challenged by Paul Alo-Emile of the Rebels (Getty Images)
Andrew Horrell of the Chiefs is challenged by Paul Alo-Emile of the Rebels (Getty Images)

Cape Town - The Rebels picked up their first Super Rugby victory over the Chiefs in their history on Saturday as they held on to win 16-15 in Melbourne.

It wasn't pretty but the hosts will celebrate this win long into the night as they have now beaten all of New Zealand's franchises since their inception.

The Chiefs meanwhile go into their bye week five points off their conference pace-setters the Hurricanes, who overcame the Crusaders earlier on.

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