Super Rugby: Chiefs make six changes

Newstalk ZB


Six changes to the Chiefs starting lineup for Friday night's Super Rugby derby with the Blues in Hamilton.

Three changes are injury enforced with 20-year-old Hawke's Bay tighthead Ben Tameifuna to make his Super Rugby debut in place of Ben Afeaki.

Tawera Kerr-Barlow comes in for Brendon Leonard at halfback
and Aseli Tikoirotuma replaces Lelia Masaga on the right wing.

The other changes see Mahonri Schwagler start at hooker, Tanerau Latimer at openside and Kane Thompson at number eight.

They replaced the trio of Hika Elliot, Fritz Lee and Sam Cane, who all drop to the bench joining four potential debutante's Shane Cleaver, Augustine Pulu, Andrew Horrell and Declan O'Donnell.

Chiefs:

1. Arizona Taumalolo

2. Mahonri Schwalger

3. Ben Tameifuna

4. Craig Clarke

5. Brodie Retallick

6. Liam Messam

7. Tanerau Latimer

8. Kane Thompson

9. Tawera Kerr-Barlow

10. Aaron Cruden

11. Tim Nanai-Williams

12. Sonny Bill Williams

13. Richard Kahui

14. Asaeli Tikoirotuma

15. Robbie Robinson

16. Hika Elliot

17. Shane Cleaver

18. Fritz Lee

19. Sam Cane

20. Augustine Pulu

21. Andrew Horrell

22. Declan O'Donnell