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The Chiefs today made two changes, one forced by injury, to their starting 15 to face defending Super 14 rugby champions and competition leaders the Crusaders on Friday night.
Tom Willis returns to the team as hooker for the match in Christchurch, with Aled de Malmanche moving to the bench.
At second five-eighth, Tane Tu'ipulotou replaces Tasesa Lavea, who has an achilles tendon problem and internal bruising to his chest he suffered during last week's win over the Waratahs.
All Blacks halfback Byron Kelleher has been cleared to play after a stint on the sidelines with a broken nose, and has been included among the reserves.
Chiefs: Mils Muliaina, Roy Kinikinilau, Dwayne Sweeney, Tane Tu'ipulotu, Sitiveni Sivivatu, Stephen Donald, Brendon Leonard, Sione Lauaki, Marty Holah, Liam Messam, Keith Robinson, Jono Gibbes (captain), Nathan White, Tom Willis, Simms Davison. Reserves: Aled de Malmanche, Ben Castle, Kristian Ormsby, Steven Bates, Byron Kelleher, Murray Williams, Lelia Masaga.
Crusaders: Leon MacDonald, Rico Gear, Casey Laulala, Aaron Mauger, Scott Hamilton, Stephen Brett, Andrew Ellis, Mose Tuiali'i, Richard McCaw (captain), Reuben Thorne, Chris Jack, Ross Filipo, Campbell Johnstone, Corey Flynn, Ben Franks. Reserves: Ti'i Paulo, Ben May, Michael Paterson, Kieran Read, Kahn Fotuali'i, Rua Tipoki, Johnny Leo'o.
- NZPA
