Donald set to bring up century with Chiefs
Jun 1, 2017 - 5:34 AM Crowd favourite Stephen Donald will mark his 100th appearance for the Chiefs when he runs out against the Waratahs in Hamilton.The former All Black will wear the No.12 jersey in his return to Super Rugby, after he missed last week's 16-16 draw with the Blues because of concussion.
The 33-year-old Donald will become just the fourth Chiefs centurion, after forwards Tanerau Latimer, Liam Messam and Hika Elliot.
Chiefs coach Dave Rennie is hoping the milestone is marked with a full house at Waikato Stadium on Saturday.
"Stephen Donald's already a Chiefs legend," Rennie said.
"Adored by his teammates and fans alike, he is a special and passionate Chiefs man who has had a prolific on-field career."
In the one other change to the starting 15, Toni Pulu comes in on the right wing for Tim Nanai-Williams, who goes to the bench.
Included in the reserves is former NZ under-20 hooker Liam Polwart, who is in line to make his Super Rugby debut.
The Chiefs sit fourth in the New Zealand conference and are seeking their first win in three matches after the stalemate with the Blues was preceded by a 31-24 defeat to the Crusaders in Suva.
Chiefs: Damian McKenzie, Toni Pulu, Anton Lienert-Brown, Stephen Donald, James Lowe, Aaron Cruden (co-capt), Tawera Kerr-Barlow, Liam Messam, Sam Cane (co-capt), Mitchell Brown, Brodie Retallick, Dominic Bird, Nepo Laulala, Nathan Harris, Kane Hames. Res: Liam Polwart, Siegfried Fisi'ihoi, Atu Moli, Taleni Seu, Mitchell Karpik, Jonathan Taumateine, Tim Nanai-Williams, Solomon Alaimalo.
Source: AAP
No one has shouted yet.
Be the first!
Be the first!
Related News
- Ngatai poised to usurp form Chief Donald Jul 23
- Chiefs moving on from Cane yellow card Jul 22
- Chiefs beat Stormers to book spot in semis Jul 22
- Chiefs recall All Blacks to face Stormers Jul 20
- Chiefs not focusing on weakened Brumbies Jul 13
- Chiefs boss tips exciting Lions series Jun 20
- Cult hero to lead Chiefs against Lions Jun 17
- Ngatai back in Chiefs Super Rugby midfield Jun 7
- Departing Lowe reaches Chiefs half-century Jun 6
- Messam, Fa'auli in for rugby's Chiefs May 24
- Chiefs aim to match Crusaders up front May 14