Leroy Carter broke into professional rugby as a halfback and still trains in that position with the Chiefs.
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.
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.
Bay of Plenty captain Kurt Eklund is hoping to lead the province to its first National Provincial Championship title in 48 years.
Former All Black hooker Hika Elliot has been named in the No. 16 jersey for Wellington in Saturday's NPC final vs Bay of Plenty.
Bay of Plenty coach Richard Watt was roaming Instagram when he realised an old friend was back in town.
The stage is set for both NPC semi-finals with Bay of Plenty, Canterbury, Wellington and Waikato naming their teams.
Crusaders first five-eighth Rivez Reihana and Blues fullback Cole Forbes are among the six players in line to debut for the Maori All Blacks on Saturday.
The Maori All Blacks squad has been announced ahead of their two-Test series against Japan XV.