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Marty McKenzie (Getty Images)
Marty McKenzie (Getty Images)

Cape Town - Marty McKenzie has got the nod to replace Aaron Cruden at flyhalf for the Chiefs, ahead of younger brother Damian, for their Super Rugby clash against the Force in Hamilton on Friday (kick-off 09:35 SA time).

Cruden was ruled out for the rest of the season with a torn ACL earlier this week, dealing a major blow to the Chiefs' Super Rugby hopes as well as ending his own Rugby World Cup dream.

The elder McKenzie will get the first chance to replace him as the Chiefs look to pile more misery on the Force.

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