The Chiefs have shuffled their star playmakers to fit them all into the starting backline against the Waratahs.
Moana Pasifika appeared down and out 40 minutes into their clash with the Chiefs in Pukekohe on Friday night.
A first-half bloodbath made way for an enthralling finish in Pukekohe on Friday night, as Moana Pasifika chipped away at a 36-point halftime deficit to come just shy of snatching a historic win over the Chiefs.
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.
McMillan admits the injuries have thrown some curveballs, but he's confident in the 23 man squad named to take on the Drua.
A club debut awaits former Brumbies rake Jahrome Brown in round two of Super Rugby Pacific.
The Chiefs have shifted All Black first five Damian McKenzie back to fullback to square off against Beauden Barrett, also wearing the No.15 jersey, on Saturday night.
Super Rugby pre-season on both sides of the Tasman was in full swing over the weekend with Australian and New Zealand teams playing a handful of derbies.
After back-to-back final losses, the Chiefs have backed continuity in their 2025 DHL Super Rugby Pacific squad, while injecting some exciting new talent behind the established starters.
Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan has delivered good and bad news in his team naming for the Super Rugby Pacific final at Eden Park.