diff --git a/config/samples/test-framework/test-framework.yaml b/config/samples/test-framework/test-framework.yaml
index 777bea5d1..8b691f942 100644
--- a/config/samples/test-framework/test-framework.yaml
+++ b/config/samples/test-framework/test-framework.yaml
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ spec:
       metadata:
         name: nginx
       spec:
-        replicas: {{REPLICAS}}
+        replicas: {{ .Params.REPLICAS }}
         selector:
           matchLabels:
             app: nginx