Rugby: Latimer returns for Chiefs

Tanerau Latimer. Photo / Getty Images

Loose forward Tanerau Latimer returns from injury in the only change to the Chiefs' starting 15 named today to play the Stormers in a Super 15 rugby match in Hamilton on Saturday night.

Latimer, who has been out with concussion, takes over as openside flanker in place of Scott Waldrom, who is himself sidelined with a shoulder problem.

The match at Waikato Stadium will be skipper Mils Muliaina's 100th Super rugby appearance.

Having played 49 times for the Blues, the All Black fullback notched up his half-century for the Chiefs in the 20-7 win over the Highlanders last weekend.

Coach Ian Foster said the Stormers, who are leading the South African conference, would present a big challenge for the Chiefs.

"They have a great defensive record, conceding on average less than one try per game," he said.

"We need to ensure that we are accurate and patient in our attack this weekend."

Team: Mils Muliaina (captain), Lelia Masaga, Richard Kahui, Dwayne Sweeney, Sitiveni Sivivatu, Stephen Donald, Brendon Leonard, Fritz Lee, Tanerau Latimer, Liam Messam, Romana Graham, Craig Clarke, Ben Afeaki, Hika Elliot, Toby Smith. Reserves: Aled de Malmanche, Sona Taumalolo, Isaac Ross, Sam Cane, Tawera Kerr-Barlow, Tim Nanai-Williams, Jackson Willison.

- NZPA