Rugby Championship : McKenzie Takes on New Role as Chiefs Face Western Force

Damian McKenzie shifts to full-back for the Chiefs as they prepare to face the Western Force in Perth on Saturday. McKenzie, an All Blacks star, has played fly-half all season but takes on the number 15 jersey this week, with Josh Jacomb stepping in at fly-half.

In a boost for the Reds, Wallabies openside flanker Fraser McReight returns to captain the team against the Hurricanes in Wellington. McReight leads a squad that also includes star fly-half Tom Lynagh, making his season debut from the bench after recovering from concussion.

In other matches, Moana Pasifika takes on the Highlanders at North Harbour Stadium, and the Brumbies face the Waratahs at GIO Stadium. Exciting clashes ahead in this seventh round of Super Rugby Pacific.