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Front row refresh for the Chiefs to face Moana Pasifika

Waikato Chiefs players celebrate a try during the Super Rugby match between the Waikato Chiefs and Canterbury Crusaders at FMG Stadium in Hamilton on February 21, 2025. (Photo by DJ Mills / AFP) (Photo by DJ MILLS/AFP via Getty Images)

The Chiefs have named a new front row combination for their clash against Moana Pasifika in Pukekohe, as Counties Manukau forward James Thompson prepares for a potential debut.

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Jared Proffit, Bradley Slater and Reuben O’Neill form the new front row after missing last week’s 32-31 victory over the Blues in Hamilton. A powerful reserve bench includes Aidan Ross and Samisoni Taukei’aho to provide impact.

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The familiar lock combination of Naitoa Ah Koui and Tupou Vaa’i packs down in the second row, while Samipeni Finau, Kaylum Boshier and Luke Jacobson form the loose trio.

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      Cambridge produce Thompson, who attended St Peter’s College, joined the Chiefs wider squad over the off-season after a prior stint with the Blues.

      Veteran midfielder Anton Lienert-Brown will miss the match after being a late withdrawal in round five due to a minor leg injury, while forward Simon Parker is also laid up with a knee issue.

      Gallagher Chiefs v Moana Pasifika, Friday March 21, 7.05pm kick-off at Navigation Homes Stadium, Pukekohe:

      1. Jared Proffit
      2. Bradley Slater
      3. Reuben O’Neill
      4. Naitoa Ah Kuoi
      5. Tupou Vaa’i
      6. Samipeni Finau
      7. Kaylum Boshier
      8. Luke Jacobson (c)
      9. Xavier Roe
      10. Damian McKenzie
      11. Leroy Carter
      12. Gideon Wrampling
      13. Daniel Rona
      14. Emoni Narawa
      15. Shaun Stevenson

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      Reserves

      16. Samisoni Taukei’aho
      17. Aidan Ross
      18. Sione Ahio
      19. James Thompson (Chiefs debut)
      20. Jahrome Brown
      21. Cortez Ratima
      22. Josh Jacomb
      23. Quinn Tupaea

       

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      Cantab 2 days ago

      Expect the Chiefs to have a relatively easy bonus point win in this one. Moana are missing their best players whilst Chiefs are near enough to full strength. They will be well placed to take out the roundrobin with probably only the return match v Crusaders in Ch. Ch likely to worry them.

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