The All Black fullback Mils Muliaina returns to the Chiefs lineup after a lengthy injury break for Friday night's Super Rugby match against the Crusaders in Mt Maunganui.
Muliaina has been out of action for 5 weeks after suffering a back injury against the Melbourne Rebels.
First five Stephen Donald still isn't available because of injury.
In other changes to the side that lost to the New South Wales Waratahs in their last match, prop Ben Afeaki, lock Romana Graham and number eight Fritz Lee all gets starts.
The Crusaders top the New Zealand Conference on 30 points, while the Chiefs are 4th with 16 points.
