The Chiefs have made seven changes to the team that will clash with the Blues tomorrow.
A reshuffle in the loose forwards sees Liam Messam move to blindside flanker from number 8, Lachlan Boshier is promoted from the bench to start at seven and Michael Leitch makes his first appearance for 2017 at number 8.
There is just one change in the backs, with Tim Nanai‑Williams moving from the bench to start in the number 14 jersey.
Glen Fisiiahi, Charlie Ngatai, Sam McNicol, Sam Cane and Stephen Donald are all unavailable for selection.
The Chiefs and Blues both had opening round victories but the Chiefs will have home advantage.
The Reds clash with Western Force at 10.30 tonight.
Meanwhile, the Chiefs clash with the Blues at 6.35pm tomorrow, the Hurricanes meet the Rebels at 4.15pm Saturday, the Highlanders clash with the Crusaders at 6.35pm Saturday and the Brumbies meet the Sharks at 8.45pm Saturday.
Chiefs lineup:
1. Kane Hames (10), 2. Hika Elliot (105), 3. Nepo Laulala (1), 4. Dominic Bird (12), 5. Brodie Retallick (72), 6. Liam Messam (147), 7. Lachlan Boshier (9), 8. Michael Leitch (23), 9. Tawera Kerr‑Barlow (68), 10. Aaron Cruden (captain) (74), 11. James Lowe (38), 12. Johnny Faauli (1), 13. Anton Lienert‑Brown (25), 14. Tim Nanai‑Williams (78), 15. Damian McKenzie (34)
Replacements: 16. Samisoni Taukei’aho (1), 17. Siegfried Fisi’ihoi (12), 18. Atu Moli (12), 19. Taleni Seu (19), 20. Tom Sanders (15), 21. Jonathan Taumateine (1), 22. Toni Pulu (14), 23. Shaun Stevenson (8),
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