KEY POINTS:
Sitiveni Sivivatu will start at fullback for the Chiefs in the Super 14 rugby match against the Highlanders in Queenstown on Saturday.
Principally a wing, Sivivatu has been shifted to the back as coach Ian Foster looks to bring out the best in his potential matchwinner.
"Siti going to fullback is a small positional change for him," Foster said today when confirming his starting 15.
"He is a class wing with two games under his belt. It is fair to say he has not been at the top of his game yet but he is a player with a lot of confidence."
Foster has named Roy Kinikinilau and the dangerous Lelia Masaga on the wings, giving the Chiefs a lethal back three.
"Along with Roy and Lelia in the back three and Siti at fullback, it will increase our attacking options."
Richard Kahui will start at centre for the second week in succession after returning from injury but he has a new midfield partner in Niva Ta'auso.
Second five-eighth Tasesa Lavea was not considered for this match due to a knee strain sustained in last Saturday's loss to the Blues.
The Chiefs forward pack is unchanged for a match which is crucial to both team's semifinal hopes.
"The team that wins this match will push on in the championship; we know how vital this encounter is," Foster said.
Chiefs:
Sitiveni Sivivatu, Lelia Masaga, Richard Kahui, Niva Ta'auso, Roy Kinikinilau, Stephen Donald, Byron Kelleher, Sione Lauaki, Marty Holah, Steven Bates, Keith Robinson, Kristian Ormsby, Nathan White, Tom Willis (captain), Simms Davison.
Reserves:
Aled de Malmanche, Ben Castle, Jono Gibbes, Liam Messam, Brendon Leonard, Murray Williams, Dwayne Sweeney.
- NZPA
