The Chiefs stocks in the second row have suffered another blow as lock Johan Bardoul has been ruled out for the season.

Bardoul has a knee injury which is the same injury that Michael Allardice suffered recently.

The injury occurred during the Chiefs 34-20 victory over the Bulls on Friday.

The Chiefs will take on the Highlanders at 7.35pm Saturday.

The table topping Hurricanes take on the Crusaders at 7.35pm Friday.

Source: stuff.co.nz