The Chiefs have made 10 changes to the squad that drew with the Bulls last weekend for Sunday morning's Super Rugby clash with the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein.
Among the starting changes Michael Fitzgerald is in at blindside, Sam Cane on the openside and Liam Meesam moves to No.8.
Augustine Pulu starts at halfback, while Tim Nanai-Williams and Gareth Anscombe will start at winger and fullback.
Chiefs:
1. Pauliasi Manu
2. Rhys Marshall
3. Ben Tameifuna
4. Matt Symons
5. Brodie Retallick
6. Michael Fitzgerald
7. Sam Cane
8. Liam Messam (VC)
9. Augustine Pulu
10. Aaron Cruden ©
11. Asaeli Tikoirotuma
12. Tom Marshall
13. Andrew Horrell
14. Tim Nanai-Williams
15. Gareth Anscombe
16. Nathan Harris
17. Jamie Mackintosh
18. Josh Hohneck
19. Liam Squire
20. Tanerau Latimer
21. Tawera Kerr-Barlow
22. Anton Lienert-Brown
23. Mils Muliaina