Chiefs v Waratahs: Teams
The Chiefs have opted to rotate their squad for their return to action against the Waratahs on Saturday.
Last Updated: 29/03/12 10:32am
The Chiefs have opted to rotate their squad for their return to action against the Waratahs on Saturday.
Having had a bye for the last round of action, the Chiefs are able to welcome Hika Elliott and Asaeli Tikorotuma back into their squad.
Richard Kahui and Sonny Bill Williams will also team up on the centres - with Jackson Willison, who scored the match-winning try against the Brumbies, missing out.
Kane Thompson returns to the No.8 shirt, while there is a place on the bench for Lelia Masaga.
The Waratahs have named the same line-up for the trip to Hamilton following their 34-30 win over the Sharks last time out.
That means Brendan McKibbin retains the No.9 shirt ahead of off-season recruit Sarel Pretorius.
The Tahs have won their last two games - but they will face a Chiefs team that currently tops the New Zealand conference.
Chiefs: 15 Robbie Robinson , 14 Asaeli Tikoirotuma, 13 Richard Kahui, 12 Sonny Bill Williams, 11 Tim Nanai-Williams, 10 Aaron Cruden, 9 Tawera Kerr-Barlow, 8 Kane Thompson, 7 Tanerau Latimer, 6 Liam Messam, 5 Brodie Retallick, 4 Craig Clarke (c), 3 Ben Tameifuna, 2 Hika Elliot, 1 Arizona Taumalolo.
Replacements: 16 Mahonri Schwalger, 17 Josh Hohneck, 18 Michael Fitzgerald, 19 Sam Cane, 20 Augustine Pulu, 21 Andrew Horrell, 22 Lelia Masaga.
Waratahs: 15 Bernard Foley, 14 Tom Kingston, 13 Rob Horne, 12 Tom Carter 11 Adam Ashley-Cooper, 10 Berrick Barnes, 9 Brendan McKibbin, 8 Wycliff Palu, 7 Chris Alcock, 6 Dave Dennis, 5 Kane Douglas, 4 Dean Mumm, 3 Sekope Kepu, 2 Tatafu Polota-Nau, 1 Benn Robinson (c).
Replacements: 16 John Ulugia, 17 Paddy Ryan, 18 Sitaleki Timani, 19 Lopeti Timani, 20 Jono Jenkins, 21 Sarel Pretorius, 22 Daniel Halangahu.
