Wales to play Chiefs in Hamilton
The Chiefs host the World Cup quarterfinalists in Hamilton on Tuesday, June 14 2016, following the opening Test of the tour against New Zealand at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday June 11.
Warren Gatland's side then go on to face the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday June 18 before the final clash of the series on Saturday June 23 in Dunedin.
The midweek match will be played at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton and is expected to draw huge interest given the region's connection with Welsh Rugby – head coach Gatland is Hamilton's Honorary Ambassador and a former Hamilton Boys High School student and former Chiefs player Gareth Anscombe featured in Wales' World Cup squad.
"It is great our midweek match against the Chiefs has been confirmed," said Gatland.
"For the squad it will be an opportunity for further valuable game time together ahead of the second and third Tests against the All Blacks.
"For me personally it will be an honour to bring Wales to Hamilton and face the Chiefs."
Chiefs CEO Andrew Flexman said: "The combination of Wales' success and popularity at the current World Cup and Warren's connections to this region, will make for a very special match.
"We are thrilled to be able to provide this unique opportunity for our loyal fans and are grateful to the Welsh Rugby Union, New Zealand Rugby, Waikato Rugby Union and the Hamilton City Council for helping make this happen."
Dave Rennie, the Chiefs head coach believes the international match will fall in a crucial time for his side's Super Rugby campaign. "The chance for provincial players to play against International sides is a rarity in the professional era, so we are really excited by the challenge.
"Gats is hugely respected in this community so it's a nice fit for him to bring his Welsh team home to Hamilton to take on the Chiefs."
Wales 2016 June tour Tests
Saturday, June 11 2016 v New Zealand, Eden Park, Auckland
Tuesday, June 14 v Chiefs, FMG Stadium Waikato
Saturday, June 18 2016 v New Zealand, Westpac Stadium, Wellington
Saturday, June 25 2016 v New Zealand, Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
