Chiefs team named to take on the Hurricanes

The Chiefs are set to play their last round robin match of the Super Rugby competition this Friday.

In the forwards, Sam Prattley gets his first start after effective performances off the bench for most of the season. Brodie Retallick comes back into the number four jersey after six weeks on the injured list, Lachlan Boshier getting a start after returning last week. Rounding out the impactful loose trio are Mitch Karpik and Jesse Parete.

In the backline, Marty McKenzie comes into the number ten jersey, with Colin Cooper confident in his ability to drive the game.

The Chiefs team to face the Hurricanes is:

1. Sam Prattley (8)

2. Liam Polwart (18)

3. Angus Ta’avao (15)

4. Brodie Retallick (96)

5. Tyler Ardron (10)

6. Lachlan Boshier (28)

7. Mitchell Karpik (11)

8. Jesse Parete (7)

9. Brad Weber (55)

10. Marty McKenzie (17)

11. Shaun Stevenson (31)

12. Charlie Ngatai (54)

13. Anton Lienert-Brown (53)

14. Toni Pulu (32)

15. Solomon Alaimalo (24)

16. Samisoni Taukei’aho (8)

17. Karl Tu’inukuafe (14)

18. Jeff Thwaites (11)

19. Michael Allardice (32)

20. Liam Messam (177)

21. Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi (15)

22. Tiaan Falcon (2)

23. Johnny Faauli (17)