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The top of the table Chiefs will face the Drua without Damian McKenzie on Saturday in Lautoka as he recuperates a knee injury at home

The top of the table Chiefs will face the Drua without Damian McKenzie on Saturday in Lautoka as he recuperates a knee injury at home

5 March 2025

Shaun Stevenson returns from a stint in Japan via the bench, where he's joined by 20-year-old loose forward Malachi Wrampling who is line for a debut.

All Blacks fullback Ruben Love returns to the Hurricanes for the first time this season after off-season ankle surgery and will start at fullback against Moana Pasifika on Saturday in Albany.

Crusaders coach Rob Penney's named All Black Codie Taylor to return at hooker for the Reds game in Christchurch on Sunday.

Dallas McLeod starts at centre with Levi Aumua shifted to the 23 jersey.

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