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Ardron back To Lock To Face Sharks

Having started at no 8 last week Tyler Ardron moves back to lock to face the Sharks. The Chiefs successfully defeated the Stormers last weekend in their first match in South Africa. Their tour continues on Saturday in Durban.

Chiefs Had Coach Colin Cooper has made seven changes to the side that won Cape Town. In the forwards Liam Polwart starts at hooker Pita Gus will play no 8 and Tyler Ardron moves to lock in place of Brodie Retallick.

There are also changes to the backs. Cooper has named Charlie Ngatai at centre, replacing Anton Lienert-Brown while Shaun Stevenson will start at fullback.

In his first season of Super Rugby Ardron has been a regular for the Chiefs. Since earning his debut start against the Sunwolves in Japan he has been a constant in the team.

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