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The South African side conceded only 13 tries throughout last year's edition and, while they have leaked four in three games this campaign, the Chiefs know the margins of victory may be small, especially while their own attack is struggling to find its fluency.

Tom Marshall, the former Crusaders fullback or wing, will make his Chiefs debut at second-five following a hand injury. Gareth Anscombe will play his first game of the season at fullback, with midfielder Robbie Fruean moved to the bench.

Wing James Lowe makes his first start of the season, with Tim Nanai-Williams named on the other wing.

Lock Brodie Retallick returns after missing the Chiefs' narrow win over the Highlanders a fortnight ago due to concussion. The match will mark flanker Tanerau Latimer's 100th Super Rugby match.

Teams

Chiefs
1. Jamie Mackintosh , 2. Mahonri Schwalger , 3. Ben Tameifuna , 4. Matt Symons , 5. Brodie Retallick , 6. Liam Messam , 7. Tanerau Latimer , 8. Liam Squire , 9. Tawera Kerr-Barlow , 10. Aaron Cruden (c) , 11. James Lowe , 12. Tom Marshall , 13. Charlie Ngatai , 14. Tim Nanai-Williams , 15. Gareth Anscombe

Replacements : 16. Rhys Marshall , 17. Pauliasi Manu , 18. Josh Hohneck , 19. Michael Fitzgerald , 20. Tevita Koloamatangi , 21. Brad Webber , 22. Robbie Fruean , 23. Asaeli Tikoirotuma

Stormers
15. Jaco Taute , 14. Kobus van Wyk , 13. Jean de Villiers (captain) , 12. Damian de Allende , 11. Gio Aplon , 10. Demetri Catrakilis , 9. Nic Groom , 8. Duane Vermeulen , 7. Schalk Burger (vice-captain) , 6. Deon Fourie , 5. De Kock Steenkamp , 4. Ruan Botha , 3. Brok Harris , 2. Tiaan Liebenberg , 1. Steven Kitshoff

Replacements: 16. Stephan Coetzee , 17. Oliver Kebble , 18. Frans Malherbe , 19. Siya Kolisi , 20. Nizaam Carr , 21. Louis Schreuder , 22. Peter Grant , 23. Sailosi Tagicakibau ,

Fancy a punt on tonight's match? Make sure you check out Michael Guerin's Moneyball column first.

The Stormers are $3.50 underdogs tonight at the TAB, last weekend they were $4-1 to beat the Crusaders. The Chiefs are heavy favourites at $1.28. Who are you picking?

We are very nearly ready to go. Just three minutes till kick off at an overcast Waikato Stadium. The wind speed is around 11 km/hr now but is likely to pick up a lot in the second half.

And here come the Chiefs. Aaron Cruden leads and the cowbells, fire works and screams produce quite an entrance. Just seconds away from kick off now.

The Stormers get the game started and kick down toward Anscombe who is dragged into touch. Good start for the Stormers.

Penalty Stormers.

Catrakilis lines up the kick. It's good. Stormers lead 3-0.

Chiefs with possession deep in their half now and Liam Squire makes a good break.

But the ball is lost and the Chiefs will come back for a penalty and shot at goal.

Cruden knocks over the penalty. 3-3.

Cruden throws a long pass out to Nanai-Williams on the right wing and it so very nearly gets intercepted by Gio Aplon.

Great set piece from the Chiefs off the back of the scrum. They gained 30m without kicking the ball before Lowe angles a nice kick into touch in the corner.

The re-start with a lineout on halfway and have good possession on halfway.

But the Stormers have held onto possession, now 20 metres out.

Penalty against the Stormers now. Cruden should pick up another three.

Anyway, the ref said "you can't do that, it has to be an honest shot at goal," and the Chiefs lost possession.