WALES will face the Chiefs in a midweek fixture after the first of three Tests against New Zealand in the summer.

Warren Gatland will take his men to face the Super Rugby outfit in his hometown of Hamilton on Tuesday, June 14 following the opening Test against the world champions in Auckland.

“For the squad it will be an opportunity for further valuable game time together ahead of the second and third tests against the All Blacks,” said Gatland about the fixture at FMG Stadium Waikato, which is subject to World Rugby approval.

“For me personally it will be an honour to bring Wales to Hamilton and face the Chiefs.”

Chiefs head coach Dave Rennie believes the international match will fall in a crucial time for his side’s Investec Super Rugby campaign.

“The chance for provincial players to play against international sides is a rarity in the professional era, so we are really excited by the challenge,” he said.

“Gats is hugely respected in this community so it’s a nice fit for him to bring his Welsh team home to Hamilton to take on the Chiefs.”

Wales’ fixtures:

First Test – Saturday, June 11 (Auckland)

Chiefs – Tuesday, June 14 (Waikato)

Second Test – Saturday, June 18 (Wellington)

Third Test – Saturday, June 25 (Dunedin)