Highlanders name team to play Chiefs

The Highlanders have made four changes to their starting lineup for the Super 14 rugby match against the Chiefs in Hamilton on Saturday night.

In the forwards, Tom Donnelly, on the bench for last week's match against the Cats, replaces Filipo Levi at lock while All Black prop Carl Hayman returns at tighthead.

Prop Clarke Dermody shifts to the other side of the scrum with Nick White getting the week off.

In the backs, coach Greg Cooper has made room for Seilala Mapusua at centre by shifting Neil Brew out to the wing and dropping Roy Kinikinilau to the bench.

Highlanders: Ben Blair, Neil Brew, Seilala Mapusua, Jason Kawau, Richard Kahui, Callum Bruce, Jimmy Cowan, Craig Newby, Josh Blackie, Hale T-Pole, James Ryan, Tom Donnelly, Carl Hayman, Anton Oliver (captain), Clarke Dermody.

Reserves: Jason Macdonald, Chris King, Filipo Levi, Tim Boys, Chris Smylie, Willie Ripia, Roy Kinikinilau.

- NZPA