The Chiefs new halfback Augustine Pulu will be feeling the pressure to perform when they take on the Crusaders tomorrow night.

Being the newest of the four returning All Blacks, Pulu is excited to get his first start of the season against New Zealand Conference rivals the Crusaders, knowing he will have to perform after Brad Weber made such a good start in the opening two matches.

Pulu said he has been waiting for this opportunity for such a long time and will put his best foot forward.

The Highlanders will meet the Reds at 6.35pm tonight while Western Force will meet the Hurricanes at 11.00pm.

The Cheetahs will face the Blues at 5.10am tomorrow, the Chiefs meet the Crusaders at 6.35pm while the Rebels will clash with the Brumbies at 8.40pm.

On Sunday the Bulls will meet the Sharks at 3.05am while the Lions will face the Stormers at 5.10am.