Chiefs country provincial unions Thames Valley and King Country will face off in Hamilton in a curtain raiser match ahead of the Gallagher Chiefs clash against the Hurricanes on May 24.
The match will be part of the Bunnings Warehouse Heartland Championship and is set to be played by local players who represent a club within their union.
This will add a great edge to the first rounds of the club rugby competition, with players vying for a position to represent their province.
“We are extremely grateful to the Chiefs Rugby Club as this opportunity gives our players exposure they might never have had and a real purpose to play and get fit early,” Thames Valley head coach David Harrison said.
“It also gives our clubs a real weapon when talking to prospective players about playing club rugby in the province, and it gives the Swamp Foxes coaches a chance to see local players in preparation for the Heartland season.”
