Chiefs talisman Damien McKenzie will reach a major milestone when he takes the field against the Crusaders in the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific semi-final on Friday, marking his 150th Super Rugby appearance.
The Chiefs have made several changes to their lineup, with Wallace Sititi and Kyle Brown ruled out after suffering concussions. Their absence sees Lalakai Foketi and Samipeni Finau promoted to the starting side.
Finau's elevation results in Simon Parker shifting to number eight, while Foketi will partner Quinn Tupaea in the midfield.
McKenzie will once again combine with Cortez Ratima in the halves, while Isaac Hutchinson has been named at fullback.
The Chiefs will host the Crusader at 7.05pm Friday and the Hurricanes will meet the Blues at 7.05pm Saturday.
CHIEFS (1-15): Ollie Norris, Samisoni Taukei'aho, Sione Ahio, Josh Lord, Tupou Vaa'i, Samipeni Finau, Luke Jacobson (c), Simon Parker, Cortez Ratima, Damian McKenzie, Kyren Taumoefolau, Quinn Tupaea, Lalakai Foketi, Liam Coombes-Fabling, Isaac Hutchinson
Replacements: Brodie McAlister, Jared Proffit, George Dyer, Seuseu Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Kaylum Boshier, Xavier Roe, Josh Jacomb, Leroy Carter
