The Chiefs today made two changes to their starting 15 for the Super 14 rugby match against the Queensland Reds in Hamilton on Saturday night.
Backing up from an 18-5 upset over competition leaders the Crusaders, the Chiefs have brought halfback Jamie Nutbrown and prop Ben May intotheir run-on side.
Nutbrown and May replaced Brendon Leonard and Simms Davison, who are suffering from niggling injuries and have been bracketed for berths on the bench.
Leonard is recovering from a bruised knee, while Davison has an upper leg strain.
Coach Ian Foster said the match was a chance for Nutbrown to perform after coming back from a significant knee injury, while May had been a great contributor off the bench.
The clash with the Reds is the Chiefs' last home fixture before they fly out for matches against the Western Force, the Lions and the Sharks.
The Reds, in 10th spot, are five places below the Chiefs but they scored a good win over the Force last weekend.
Foster said the Queenslanders would provide a significant challenge for his players.
He said the Reds' victory over the Force highlighted their improvement in performance from last year.
Chiefs Mils Muliaina (captain), Lelia Masaga, Richard Kahui, Dwayne Sweeney, Sitiveni Sivivatu, Stephen Donald, Jamie Nutbrown, Sione Lauaki, Tanerau Latimer, Liam Messam, Kevin O'Neill, Toby Lynn, Ben Castle, Tom Willis, Ben May.
Reserves: Aled de Malmanche, Simms Davison/Simon Lemalu, Jay Williams, Faifili Levave, Brendon Leonard/David Bason, Callum Bruce/Murray Williams, Sosene Anesi.
