Lock Michael Allardice will lead the Chiefs in this weekend's Super Rugby clash with the Jaguares in Buenos Aires, with Brodie Retallick given a week off as part of his All Blacks requirements.
Allardice, 27, will lead the Chiefs for the first time on Sunday morning, with Sam Cane also out of the clash due to a neck injury.
Coach Colin Cooper praised Allardice's ascension to the Chiefs' captaincy, saying:
"Michael is a good leader and provides plenty of experience to lead the team this week," Cooper said.
"He is well respected among the guys and we trust he will do a commendable job as Captain."
Elsewhere, All Black Nathan Harris will play his 50th match for the Chiefs, joined in the front row by Nepo Laulala with Angus Ta'avao dropping to the bench.
In the backline, Anton Lienert-Rnwon returns to the starting side at second-five, with Alex Nankivell swapped to the bench, while Marty McKenzie is given another chance in the number 10 jersey, Jack Debreczeni moved out of the side altogether.
Chiefs: 15. Damian McKenzie, 14. Sean Wainui, 13. Tumua Manu, 12. Anton Lienert-Brown, 11. Solomon Alaimalo, 10. Marty McKenzie, 9. Brad Weber, 8. Tyler Ardron, 7. Lachlan Boshier, 6. Luke Jacobsen, 5. Mitchell Brown, 4. Michael Allardice (c), 3. Nepo Laulala, 2. Nathan Harris, 1. Aidan Ross.
Reserves: 16. Samisoni Taukei'aho, 17. Tevita Mafileo, 18. Angus Ta'avao, 19. Jesse Parete, 20. Taleni Seu, 21. Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi, 22. Alex Nankivell, 23. Etene Nanai-Seturo.
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