Hurricanes wing Julian Savea will start in his 100th Super Rugby match against the Chiefs in front of his home fans at Westpac Stadium on Friday.
Savea returns to the left wing in place of Ben Lam in one of six changes to the team that played the Western Force.
The team for Friday's match also features the return of wing Nehe Milner‑Skudder and loose forward Ardie Savea to the starting team, as well as an all new front row of Chris Eves, Leni Apisai and Jeffery To'omaga‑Allen.
Julian Savea will become the tenth player to reach 100 caps for the Hurricanes after Tana Umaga, Rodney So'oialo, Andrew Hore, Neemia Tialata, Jeremy Thrush, Ma'a Nonu, Victor Vito, Conrad Smith and Cory Jane.
The Hurricanes will play the Chiefs at 7.35pm this Friday.
Source: hurricanes.co.nz
