Mark Nawaqanitawase who leads the team in carries (76), run metres (640), offloads (13) and defenders beaten (32) is joined in the back three by Dylan Pietsch and Max Jorgensen.Ĭoleman has made two changes to his bench with Teddy Wilson and Ola Tauelangi joining the match day 23. Jake Gordon continues his all-Wallaby partnership with Ben Donaldson in the halves, while Lalakai Foketi, fresh off scoring one of the tries of the season, partners Izaia Perese in the midfield. Gleeson was again impressive for the Waratahs, leading the team for carries against the Reds (12), and is averaging the 3rd most run metres per 80 minutes in the competition (115.6) – the most by any forward. Seu came off the field at half-time against the Reds with a minor shoulder complaint and was ruled out late in the week. Will Harris is the only change to the XV, replacing Taleni Seu at blindside flanker and joining Langi Gleeson and Michael Hooper in the backrow.
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Reds (1-15): George Blake, Richie Asiata, Peni Ravai, Angus Blyth, Connor Vest, Liam Wright, Fraser McReight, Seru Uru, Tate McDermott, Lawson Creighton, Mac Grealy, James O’Connor, Filipo Daugunu, Suliasi Vunivalu, Jock Campbell. Replacements: Tyrone Thompson, Ollie Norris, Atunaisa Moli, Manaaki Selby-Rickit, Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi, Josh Ioane, Alex Nankivell. “At this stage of the season, every point counts and I have no doubt both teams will come eager to lock horns in the bullring.”Ĭhiefs (1-15): Jared Proffit, Bradley Slater, John Ryan, Tupou Vaa’i, Josh Lord, Samipeni Finau, Simon Parker, Luke Jacobson, Cortez Ratima, Damian McKenzie, Etene Nanai-Seturo, Rameka Poihipi, Anton Lienert-Brown, Emoni Narawa, Shaun Stevenson.
“That played a part in our squad selection alongside All Blacks rest protocols, increasing squad readiness for upcoming games, and respecting the huge challenge the Reds will bring. “It is home to a number of our players, and it will be a proud moment for those who were fit and available to play in front of friends and family. The Chiefs return to Taranaki and there is a strong local flavour with four local players named – Jared Proffit, Bradley Slater, and All Black locks Tupou Vaa’i and Josh Lord.Ĭhiefs head coach Clayton McMillan is looking forward to getting down to Taranaki to play the Reds. Werchon and James are both set for milestone games off the bench, with the likes of Zane Nonggorr, Matt Faessler and Ryan Smith to provide impact as finishers.
Jordan Petaia has been ruled out with a wrist injury, which will see Jock Campbell shift to fullback and Mac Grealy come into the starting side for the first time this season. Uru will start in the backrow, with Harry Wilson rested on the bench after starting in every match so far this season.Ĭo-captain Liam Wright and Fraser McReight retain their positions, as do halves combination Tate McDermott and Lawson Creighton.įilipo Daugunu will start at outside centre for the first time, with both Taj Annan (concussion) and Josh Flook (cork) unavailable. That’s especially true considering the distinctly second XV feel to Thorn’s selection – which resembles similarly weakened selections by the Brumbies and Waratahs for games in New Zealand this season.īlake starts at loosehead prop in a new-look front row, with both Richie Asiata and Peni Ravai named to start after featuring on the bench last week.Īfter notching his 50th Queensland cap last round, Angus Blyth returns to the run-on team and will start at lock alongside Connor Vest.
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