Chiefs: Brodie out; Messam doubtful
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The high-flying Chiefs will be without World Player of the Year Brodie Retallick, who is expected to be out for 4-6 weeks with a grade 3 AC joint injury while flank Liam Messam is doubtful as he awaits a concussion clearance.
Michael Fitzgerald will start in place of Retallick, while Johan Bardoul will start in the loose forwards.
Pending the outcome clearance, Messam is bracketed with Maama Vaipulu at No.
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Super Rugby centurion Hosea Gear comes back into the side on the right wing.
Michael Allardice and Japan captain Michael Leitch will get the chance to make their Super Rug…
Michael Fitzgerald will start in place of Retallick, while Johan Bardoul will start in the loose forwards.
Pending the outcome clearance, Messam is bracketed with Maama Vaipulu at No.
8.
Super Rugby centurion Hosea Gear comes back into the side on the right wing.
Michael Allardice and Japan captain Michael Leitch will get the chance to make their Super Rug…
