Sivivatu returns for derby
Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:32
Chiefs coach Ian Foster has welcomed back All Black wing Sitiveni Sivivatu to the starting line-up for Saturday's Super 14 clash with the Highlanders in Hamilton.
Sivivatu missed the Bulls match due to an ankle injury, but like his teammate Richard Kahui, both will start against the struggling Highlanders on Saturday.
Those are the only tweaks to the team that outplayed the Bulls last weekend, with the forward pack getting another go after a solid performance last week.
Chiefs coach Ian Foster says the Chiefs are determined to build on the momentum they got from last week's victory.
"This week is a local kiwi derby and these are usually tough physical games," said Foster.
"It is important for us to build on the momentum we got from last week's win over the Bulls and deliver another quality performance," added the coach.
"The challenge remains for us to be really focused up front.
"But also making sure we continue to grow in confidence and enjoy the game we like playing," added Foster.
Chiefs: 15 Mils Muliaina (captain), 14 Lelia Masaga, 13 Richard Kahui, 12 Callum Bruce, 11 Sitiveni Sivivatu, 10 Stephen Donald, 9 Brendon Leonard, 8 Sione Lauaki, 7 Tanerau Latimer, 6 Liam Messam, 5 Kevin O'Neill, 4 Toby Lynn, 3 Ben Castle, 2 Tom Willis, 1 Simms Davison.
Replacements: 16 Aled de Malmanche, 17 Ben May, 18 Jay Williams, 19 Faifili Levave, 20 David Bason, 21 Dwayne Sweeney, 22 Viliame Waqaseduadua.
Date: Saturday, March 29
Venue: Waikato Stadium, Hamilton
Kick-off: 17.30 (04.30 GMT)
Referee: Stuart Dickinson (Australia)
Touch judges: Jonathon White (New Zealand), Keith Brown (New Zealand)
Television match official: Glenn Newman (New Zealand)
Assessor: Alan Riley (New Zealand)
