Super rugby
The Chiefs team has been named to play the Hurricanes in Investec Super Rugby semi-final.
Eighty minutes of opportunity and two highly motivated kiwi rivals makes for an enthralling sudden death semi-final contest this weekend at Westpac Stadium in Wellington.
The Chiefs have one last hurdle to conquer in order to secure a 2016 Investec Super Rugby finals berth, when they take on the Hurricanes on Saturday night.
With physical and psychological warfare to ensue on referee Angus Gardner's whistle, victory belongs to the side who can maintain composure and thrive on the pressure of finals footy.
Gallagher Chiefs head coach Dave Rennie has named a fiercely determined and experienced 23-man team to do just that, led by inspirational co-captains Sam Cane and Aaron Cruden.
There are three changes to the starting fifteen who outclassed the Stormers to win their quarterfinal 60-21 last Saturday local time in Cape Town, South Africa.
The formidable forward pack remains the same with Kane Hames, Nathan Harris and Atu Moli packing down together in the front row.