The Chiefs will field a revamped pack as part of eight changes to their starting 15 to face the Southern Kings in Port Elizabeth.
In a new-look front row, Mitchell Graham, Nathan Harris and Siate Tokolahi will pack down for their first starts of the Super Rugby season.
At lock, Johan Bardoul comes in for All Black Brodie Retallick, who is out for up to six weeks after suffering broken ribs on Saturday in the 36-32 loss to the Lions in Hamilton.
There are changes in the loose forwards as well, with Japanese captain Michael Leitch coming in at No.8 and Taleni Seu as blindside flanker.
In the backs, halfback Brad Weber replaces All Black Tawera Kerr-Barlow, while former Warriors NRL back Glen Fisiiahi will start on the right wing.
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Fisiiahi played seven minutes off the bench last weekend in his Super Rugby debut.
The reserves include two players - prop and New Zealand under-20 captain Atu Moli and lock James Tucker - who are in line to make their first appearance on Sunday morning in the competition.
Chiefs: Damian McKenzie, Glen Fisiiahi, Seta Tamanivalu, Charlie Ngatai, James Lowe, Aaron Cruden (co-capt), Brad Weber, Michael Leitch, Sam Cane (co-capt), Taleni Seu, Johan Bardoul, Michael Allardice, Siate Tokolahi, Nathan Harris, Mitchell Graham. Res: Rhys Marshall, Pauliasi Manu, Atu Moli, James Tucker, Maama Vaipulu, Tawera Kerr-Barlow, Anton Lienert-Brown, Sam McNichol.
