Chiefs team announced to play Rebels
The Chiefs have announced their team to play the Rebels in Melbourne this Friday night at 9.40pm.
Pauliasi Manu and Ben Tameifuna will start as the front row props with Michael Kainga ruled out with a shoulder injury. Sam Cane is in the starting line up, with Matt Vant Leven having his first start this season in the No 8 jersey.
Brendon Leonard starts at halfback while Augustine Pulu moving to the bench. Bundee Aki comes in to replace Richard Kahui who is carrying a shoulder injury while the back trio of Tim Nanai-Williams, Lelia Masaga and Gareth Anscombe remains the same.
Hooker Hika Elliot comes onto the bench and is joined by prop Toby Smith, flanker Tanerau Latimer and winger Patrick Osborne.
The Chiefs next home game will be at Pukekohe when they take on the Western Force on Friday 10 May at ECOLight Stadium. There will be plenty of entertainment for the fans with giveaways, performances from the Chiefs Cheerleaders and the Chiefs Maori Toa group. The players will also sign autographs after the game.
Fans are encouraged to pre-purchase tickets either from the Counties Manukau Rugby Football Union office or online at www.chiefs.co.nz or www.ticketdirect.co.nz. There is no number seating in the Grandstand so it is first in first seated. Prices for Embankment tickets are $6.50 for children under 14 or $22.50 for Adults. Grandstand tickets are one price of $42.00. Kick off for the Chiefs v Western Force match is at 7.35pm 10 May with gates opening at 6.30pm for further information visit www.chiefs.co.nz.
Pauliasi Manu
Mahonri Schwalger
Ben Tameifuna
Craig Clarke
Brodie Retallick
Liam Messam Sam Cane
Matt Vant Leven
Brendon Leonard
Aaron Cruden
Asaeli Tikoirotuma
Bundee Aki
Tim Nanai-Williams
Lelia Masaga
Gareth Anscombe
Hika Elliot
Toby Smith
Michael Fitzgerald
Tanerau Latimer
Augustine Pulu
Robbie Robinson
Patrick Osborne
Photo / Cameron Avery
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