Having suffered a disappointing loss to the previously winless Crusaders in round six, the Chiefs are taking a replenished team into their round seven contest against Moana Pasifika.
The Chiefs have made seven changes to their starting side to play the Fijian Drua.
The Blues and Highlanders both claimed wins on Friday to round out their respective pre-season campaigns unbeaten.
With some genuine star power back in the mix this week, Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan has issued a challenge to every player in the squad.
The Chiefs will be with their full complement when they board the plane for the land of the rising sun, including their All Blacks in the travelling squad for their preseason tour.
While former co-captains Sam Cane and Brad Weber are not part of Clayton McMillan’s squad for 2024, the Chiefs’ have been touted as one of the 2024 favourites.
The Chiefs will head into the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season as heavy favourites after a stellar 2023 season ended in a devastating loss to perennial winners the Crusaders.
The recruitment of a 34-year-old prop from Ireland might have raised a few eyebrows in New Zealand this weekend.
Following a thrilling victory over the Crusaders in Christchurch, the Gallagher Chiefs team has been named to face Moana Pasifika at Mt Smart Stadium this Saturday, March 19.
Getting a win in Christchurch against the Crusaders would be enough to satisfy any opposition coach but Clayton McMillan will be feeling extra pleased with how the Chiefs performed on Saturday night, given the men that weren't available for the clash.