Hamilton - All Black flyhalf Aaron Cruden will start for the Chiefs when they tackle the Brumbies in a Super Rugby clash in New Plymouth on Friday.
The Chiefs welcome one former and three current All Blacks back to the fold to take on a Brumbies side riding high from their impressive 47-3 win over the Reds.
Liam Messam will captain the side from blindside flank, Cruden starts at No 10 with Super Rugby centurion Hosea Gear making his Chiefs debut on the left wing while World Rugby Player of the Year Brodie Retallick will start on the bench.