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The Chiefs are back to full strength with co-captains Sam Cane and Brad Weber returning for the visit of the defending champions after missing last week’s 50-17 win over Drua. Join The Roar from 5.05pm AEST for live scores.
Also back are Luke Jacobson and Emoni Narawa while Tupou Vaa’i will start alongside Brodie Retallick in their second row.
Damian McKenzie shifts to No.10 and Shaun Stevenson returns to fullback.
Aidan Ross and George Dyer are also back as first-choice props among their eight changes to the starting side.
Tighthead prop Oli Jager will make his first appearance of the season from the bench for the Crusaders.
Winger Leicester Fainga’anuku is back after missing the last two games with a calf strain, and will start in the No.11 jersey.
All Black veteran Sam Whitelock will play his 350th first class game.
Game Information
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Venue: FMG Stadium, Waikato Kick-off: 5:05pm (AEST) Streaming: Stan Sport Odds: Chiefs $1.50 Crusaders $2.60 – odds via Playup
Teams
Chiefs (1-15): Aidan Ross, Samisoni Taukei’aho, George Dyer, Brodie Retallick, Tupou Vaa’i, Samipeni Finau, Sam Cane, Luke Jacobson, Brad Weber, Damian McKenzie, Etene Nanai-Seturo, Rameka Poihipi, Daniel Rona, Emoni Narawa, Shaun Stevenson.
