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Chiefs make one change for Waratahs clash

Chiefs make one change for Waratahs clash

By Semi Turaga
26/05/2016
Tom Sanders in one of his earlier outings for the Chiefs (Photo: stuff.co)

The Chiefs have made one change for tomorrow’s Super Rugby match against the Waratahs.

Tom Sanders is promoted from the bench to start at number 8 after Michael Leitch sustained a hand injury against the Rebels.

Leitch requires surgery for a dislocated thumb and will be sidelined for 8‑10 weeks.

The Hurricanes face the Highlanders at 7.35pm tomorrow while the Waratahs play the Chiefs at 9.40pm.

The Crusaders take on the Blues at 7.35pm Saturday.

Chiefs

1. Mitchell Graham (22) 2. Nathan Harris, 3. Hiroshi Yamashita, 4. Dominic Bird, 5. Brodie Retallick, 6. Taleni Seu, 7. Sam Cane (cc), 8. Tom Sanders, 9. Brad Weber, 10. Aaron Cruden(cc), 11. James Lowe, 12. Anton Lienert‑Brown, 13. Seta Tamanivalu, 14. Toni Pulu, 15. Damian McKenzie

Replacements: 16. Hika Elliot, 17. Kane Hames, 18. Siegfried Fisi’ihoi, 19. Michael Allardice, 20. Lachlan Boshier, 21. Kayne Hammington, 22. Andrew Horrell, 23. Sam Vaka

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