When Highlanders stalwart Chris King runs out to meet the Chiefs at Waikato Stadium tomorrow night it will mark his 100th Super Rugby appearance and his 84th for the Highlanders.
King made his debut for the Highlanders in 2005 after turning out 16 times for the Crusaders between 2003-2004 and he will join a small group of Super Rugby centurions alongside Anton Oliver (127 games) and Jimmy Cowan (108) who brought up the mark while with the southern franchise.
Highlanders head coach Jamie Joseph said that King's achievement was a testament to his attitude and professionalism; both on and off the field.
"Chris has a very professional approach to his rugby. He trains hard, has great technique and gives his all for 80 minutes while on the park. He's been a great leader both on and off the field, and these attributes have made him a player who has been selected week in and week out for our team,'' Joseph said.
Three changes have been made to the run-on XV for the Highlanders after they lost to the Hurricanes in Dunedin last Friday night.
