The Chiefs have suffered a significant injury blow ahead of their big Super Rugby clash against the Hurricanes in Wellington.
In‑form wing James Lowe has been ruled out of the match at Westpac Stadium with a minor shoulder injury, replaced on the left flank by Sam McNicol.
Lowe has been a key to the Chiefs' attack, which sees them six wins from seven and leading the overall competition standings.
The Chiefs play the Hurricanes at 7.35pm Saturday.
CHIEFS: Damian McKenzie, Toni Pulu, Seta Tamanivalu, Charlie Ngatai, Sam McNicol, Aaron Cruden (co‑c), Brad Weber, Michael Leitch, Sam Cane (co‑c), Tom Sanders, Brodie Retallick, Michael Allardice, Atu Moli, Rhys Marshall, Mitchell Graham. Reserves: Hika Elliot, Siate Tokolahi, Siegfried Fisi'ihoi, Taleni Seu, Maama Vaipulu, Tawera Kerr‑Barlow, Andrew Horrell, Glen Fisiiahi.
