Chiefs Manawa journey south for final round match up 

Renee Holmes has been named to start at No.15 for her 20^th Super Rugby Aupiki cap as Chiefs Manawa go head-to-head against Matatū for round six on Saturday, 5 April, at Ngā Puna Wai in Christchurch.  

Holmes previously made 8 appearances with Matatū before joining with Chiefs Manawa, where she has played her last 11 Aupiki games. The last time Chiefs Manawa faced Matatū was in a round one clash where Matatū took away the win, leading 31-25 meaning, the Chiefs Manawa are looking to finish their season in style in this round six battle.  

Head coach Dwayne Sweeney has made changes to the team ahead of this week’s battle – explosive forward Grace Kukutai has been named to start after recovering from a knee injury, while the enigmatic Kelly Brazier also returns to the starting lineup. 

In the back line, stalwart Mererangi Paul has been moved to the No.13 position, while Reece Anderson will move to the wing.  

Chiefs Manawa v Matatū, Saturday April 5, 2.05pm kick-off at Nga puna wai, christchurch   

1. Kate Henwood  

2. Vici-Rose Green 

3. Veisinia Mahutariki-Fakalelu  

4. Jade Coates 

5. Chyna Hohepa  

6. Grace Kukutai 

7. Kennedy Tukuafu (c)  

8. Mia Anderson 

9. Ariana Bayler 

10. Kelly Brazier 

11. Reece Anderson 

12. Shoshanah Seumanutafa 

13. Mererangi Paul  

14. Ruby Tui  

15. Renee Holmes  

16. Grace Houpapa-Barrett 

17. Krystal Murray  

18. Santo Taumata  

19. Charmaine Smith 

20. Leata Puni-Lio 

21. Holli O’Sullivan 

22. Rosie Kelly  

23. Azalleyah Maaka 

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