The Chiefs have made a few changes to their 23-member squad that defeated the defending champions, the Crusaders, last week as they prepare to face the Hurricanes in the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final this Saturday.
Leroy Carter has been shifted to the wing, while Kyle Brown starts at centre and Liam Coombes-Fabling comes in at fullback, replacing Isaac Hutchinson.
Lalakai Foketi and Hutchinson have been ruled out due to injury.
No. 8 Simon Parker will reach a milestone this weekend, making his 50th Super Rugby appearance for the Chiefs. He will line up alongside Samipeni Finau and Luke Jacobson, who start at flanker.
Head coach Jono Gibbes has retained his front-row combination of Ollie Norris, Samisoni Taukei’aho and Sione Ahio, with Josh Lord and Tupou Vaa’i named at lock.
Cortez Ratima will once again partner Damian McKenzie in the halves, while Kyren Taumoefolau starts on the wing and Quinn Tupaea lines up in midfield.
The Chiefs will face the Hurricanes 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, Kyle Brown, Leroy Carter, Liam Coombes-Fabling
Replacements: Brodie McAlister, Jared Proffit, George Dyer, Seuseu Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Kaylum Boshier, Xavier Roe, Josh Jacomb, Reon Paul
