The Chiefs are controlling a 56- 22 lead over the Western Force after 78 minutes at the Bay Oval.
The Chiefs sit top of the ladder after their impressive bonus-point win over the Highlanders last week.
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However, they will have to do it without superstar Damian McKenzie, who was ruled out with a hand injury.
As for the Western Force, they were held to a draw against the Hurricanes after a thrilling 90-minute outing.
The match begins a two-week NZ trip for Simon Cron's side, who have called Henry Robertson into the starting side after Nic White's concussion.
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George Poolman's try is denied as the Force end the match disappointed.
The winger dives over the line but it's brought back for a foot in touch
Chiefs 55-22: It's fitting the Chiefs bring up 50 at Bay Oval as Daniel Rona dive over.
The winger dives over to seal the victory for the hosts.
Chiefs 49-22: Luke Jacobson seals the win and full points for the Chiefs.
The Chiefs' scrum is dominant as they rumble into position for the number eight to collect and dive over for the try.
The Chiefs are in full control as they close out the win.
They have delivered multiple penalties in a row, putting the Force under serious pressure on their line as they look for the killer blow
Chiefs 44-22: Cortez Ratima adds his second as the Chiefs seal the win.
Shaun Stevenson sets up with the break and throws it inside for his half to score a double.
Chiefs 37-22: Harry Potter gets his second as the Force hit back.
The visitors grubber in behind and the winger eventually re-gathers to cross for the five pointer
Chiefs 37-15: Cortez Ratima adds to the second half onslaught for the Chiefs.
The scrumhalf is there to back up a break from Kaylum Boshier and dives over with ease for the try.
Chiefs 32-15: Ollie Norris dives over as the hosts extend their lead.
Cortez Ratims breaks free to create the oppotunity as the replacement prop dives over right afterwards for the try
The visitors have held on after surviving a big chance for the Chiefs.
The hosts go close but drop the ball over the line, allowing Ben Donaldson to kick the ball clear despite the Chiefs thinking they have scored.
It allows the Force to kick the ball away and suddenly end up with the ball inside the Chiefs' 22
Chiefs 25-15: Scratch what we said before and the Chiefs are awarded the try.
There was a long look from the TMO but ultimately the correct call is made and Kaylum Boshier scores.
It took several minutes of TMO intervention but the flanker is given the five-pointer.
18-15 Chiefs: The hosts go back in front as the Force make a costly mistake from the kick-off.
It allows the Chiefs to build pressure as Josh Jacomb adds an easy three points for the lead.
15-all: Ben Donaldson adds an easy three points to level the scores
The Force milk the rest of the time with Tomkinson off the field as the flyhalf nails the penalty.
Chiefs 15-12: Samisoni Taukei'aho scores in his 100th game for the club.
The hooker capitalises from the chaos after Cortez Ratima kicks it ahead to dive over for a crucial try.
The Western Force are down a player as Sio Tominkson goes to the bin.
The former Highlander sits down for ten after a high shot chasing through a kick, collecting Josh Jacomb high.
The TMO rules that it will stay a yellow card after significant drop from the centre.
The visitors are full of confidence but can't add to their lead.
The Force work inside the Chiefs' 22 but drop the ball as the hosts clear their line.
Ben Donaldson gets the chance to extend the lead after a penalty 40 metres out but sprays it wide
12-10 Force: My word, what has Harry Potter delivered!
The Chiefs are caught napping after their try and Ben Donaldson kicks for Potter off the kick-off, who re-gathers and scores a stunning try.
The try stuns the Chiefs and the Bay Oval faithful as they re-gain the lead.
10-7 Chiefs: The Chiefs find space behind the Force's backline as Emoni Nawara crosses.
Shaun Stevenson delivers a perfect kick for his winger, who races away for the score.
7-3 Force: The Western Force have capitalised on chaos at lineout time for the Chiefs.
Darcy Swain forces the mistake as the visitors get the turnover and spread wide.
Winger Bayley Kuenzle is the man that takes advantage to score in the corner as they put him into clear space.
3-0 Chiefs: The Force are pinged for obstruction from the kick-off and the Chiefs add three points.
Will Harris is the man who infringes after obstructing the chasing defenders from the kick-off, allowing Josh Jacomb to add three in the opening moments of the game.
Welcome to Rugby.com.au coverage of the Chiefs' clash with the Western Force.
It's the first Super Rugby game at the Bay Oval, with a packed crowd in attendance.
It's a moving ceremony as both teams observe the traditional proceedings for ANZAC Round Weekend as the game gets underway.
Over 12,000 people are in attendance as the Force receive the kick off.
It's a double blow for the Western Force with Jeremy Williams and Josh Smith both out.
Sam Carter starts and captains the side in the second row, with Fatongia Paea onto the bench for his Super Rugby debut. Kane Koteka also comes into the replacements.
Tries: Narawa, Taukei'aho, Boshier, Norris, Ratima 2, Jacobson, Rona
Cons: Jacomb 458
Pens: Jacomb 2/2
Tries: Kuenzle, Potter 2
Cons: Donaldson 2/3
Pens: Donaldson 1/2
CHIEFS (1-15): Aidan Ross, Samisoni Taukei'aho, George Dyer, Josh Lord, Tupou Vaa'i, Samipeni Finau, Kalyum Boshier, Luke Jacobson (c), Cortez Ratima, Josh Jacomb, Daniel Rona, Quinn Tupaea, Anton Lienert-Brown, Emoni Narawa, Shaun Stevenson
Replacements: Brodie McAlister, Ollie Norris, Reuben O'Neill, Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Simon Parker, Wallace Sititi, Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi, Kaleb Trask
FORCE (1-15): Ryan Coxon, Nic Dolly, Tom Robertson, Sam Carter (c), Darcy Swain, Will Harris, Carlo Tizzano, Nick Champion de Crespigny; Henry Robertson, Ben Donaldson, Bayley Kuenzle, Hamish Stewart, Sio Tomkinson, Harry Potter, Mac Grealy
Replacements: Tom Horton, Fatongia Paea, Josh Smith, Reed Prinsep (vc), Kane Koteka, Doug Philipson, Max Burey, George Poolman
Referee: James Doleman
Assistant Referees: Marcus Playle, Fraser Hannon
TMO: Glenn Newman
The Chiefs' clash with the Force will be shown LIVE on Stan Sport and the Nine Network.
Coverage will be live and ad-free on Stan Sport, slated to start at 4:30 pm with kickoff expected at 5:05 pm.
