The Chiefs are bracing for the potential loss of star number eight Wallace Sititi for the entire Super Rugby Pacific season due to a serious knee injury sustained during the All Blacks’ end-of-year tour.
Scheduled for surgery Friday, the full extent of Sititi’s recovery timeline remains unknown, leaving a significant gap in the squad.
Chiefs coach Clayton McMillian acknowledged the setback but emphasized the team’s depth, expressing confidence in other players stepping up.
Meanwhile, Shaun Stevenson will also be absent for the season opener against the Blues as he fulfills a short-term contract in Japan, though he is expected to return later in the year.
