The Chiefs have revealed the squad they will field to contest the 2012 Super 15.
Marquee player Richard Kahui is joined by new signings Sonny Bill Williams and Aaron Cruden.
Andrew Horrell, a standout for Hawke’s Bay in the Air New Zealand Cup, also makes the squad which has lost Rugby World Cup winning 10 Stephen Donald.
Southland fullback/first-five Robbie Robinson also comes into the team, which has also lost Mils Muliaina.
2012 Chiefs squad:
- Ben Afeaki
- Alex Bradley
- Sam Cane
- Craig Clarke
- Shane Cleaver
- Aaron Cruden
- Hika Elliot
- Mike Fitzgerald
- Romana Graham
- Andrew Horrell
- Richard Kahui
- Tawera Kerr-Barlow
- Tanerau Latimer
- Fritz Lee
- Brendon Leonard
- Lelia Masaga
- Liam Messam
- Maritino Nemani
- Declan O'Donnell
- Brodie Retallick
- Robbie Robinson
- Mahonri Schwalger
- Toby Smith
- Ben Tameifuna
- Sona Taumalolo
- Kane Thompson
- Aseli Tikoirotuma
- Scott Waldrom
- Sonny Bill Williams
- Tim Nanai-Williams
- Jackson Willison
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