Backline shake-up for Chiefs
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Chiefs coach Dave Rennie has made five changes to his backline for the all-New Zealand Super Rugby derby, against the Crusaders in Christchurch on Friday.
The most significant of these will see the return of Sonny Bill Williams and Charlie Ngatai, who have recovered from their respective injuries.
They combine in a potent midfield.
Tim Nanai-Williams comes onto the right wing, with Tom Marshall moving to fullback.
Brad Weber starts at scrumhalf.
Michael Fitzgerald, Augustine Pulu and Andrew Horrell all drop down to the replacement bench.
There is no place in the matchda…
The most significant of these will see the return of Sonny Bill Williams and Charlie Ngatai, who have recovered from their respective injuries.
They combine in a potent midfield.
Tim Nanai-Williams comes onto the right wing, with Tom Marshall moving to fullback.
Brad Weber starts at scrumhalf.
Michael Fitzgerald, Augustine Pulu and Andrew Horrell all drop down to the replacement bench.
There is no place in the matchda…
