Chiefs have received much-needed boost ahead of their upcoming Super Rugby Aotearoa clash against Crusaders with skipper Sam Cane returning to the line-up following a recovery from a stiff back.
Crusaders head coach Scott Robertson has named an unchanged matchday squad for the third round of the Super Rugby Aotearoa clash against Chiefs to be played at Orangetheory Stadium on Sunday.
Crusaders are likely to miss the services of their captain and New Zealand international Scott Barrett for the remainder of the Super Rugby Aotearoa competition following a foot injury.
Crusaders came up with a clinical performance as they kick-started the Super Rugby Aotearoa competition with a 25-39 win over Hurricanes at Sky Stadium on Sunday.
Hurricanes have announced two changes to their starting line-up for the second round clash of Super Rugby Aotearoa against Crusaders to be played in Wellington on Sunday.
New Zealand lock Sam Whitelock is hoping to feature for his provincial side Canterbury or Super Rugby team Crusaders this year after his Japanese stint was cut short by the pandemic coronavirus.
Crusaders resisted a four-try performance from Queensland Reds as they sealed a 24-20 win in the fifth round of Super Rugby at Orangetheory Stadium on Friday.
Chiefs overcame a double from Sevu Reece as they maintained their winning start to the 2020 Super Rugby season with a 10-point victory over Crusaders at FMG Stadium Waikato on Saturday.
All Blacks wing Sevu Reece has committed his immediate future with New Zealand Rugby and Super Rugby side Crusaders after signing a new contract until end of 2022 season.
Canterbury have confirmed the appointment of former New Zealand skipper Reuben Thorne and Mark Brown as the co-coaches for the 2020 season of Mitre 10 Cup.