Chiefs can keep their winning formula

The Chiefs have named an unchanged team to play the Sharks in the Super Rugby Final in Hamilton on Saturday.


Chiefs coach Dave Rennie has decided to stick with the same side that won last week's semifinal match against the Crusaders.


Captain Craig Clarke has been cleared to play in the history making event.


Chiefs: 15 Robbie Robinson, 14 Tim Nanai-Williams, 13 Andrew Horrell, 12 Sonny Bill Williams, 11 Asaeli Tikoirotuma, 10 Aaron Cruden, 9 Tawera Kerr-Barlow, 8 Kane Thompson, 7 Tanerau Latimer, 6  Liam Messam, 5  Brodie Retallick, 4  Craig Clarke (captain), 3  Ben Tameifuna, 2  Mahonri Schwalger, 1 Sona Taumalolo.

Replacements: 16 Hika Elliot, 17 Ben Afeaki, 18 Michael Fitzgerald, 19 Sam Cane, 20 Brendon Leonard, 21 Jackson Willison, 22 Lelia Masaga.


Date: Saturday, August 4

Venue: Waikato Stadium, Hamilton

Kick-off: 29.35 (07.35 GMT)

Referee: Steve Walsh (Australia)

Assistant referee: Craig Joubert (South Africa, Keith Brown (New Zealand)

TMO: Garratt Williamson (New Zealand)