Photo: Getty ImagesMatt Faddes will start on the Highlanders' right wing in place of the injured Waisake Naholo on Friday night. The Otago utility back gets his chance to start as the side plays the Hurricanes at Forsyth Barr Stadium. Inside him Tei Walden and Richard Buckman come into the midfield, bringing experience where the side has used youth in recent matches. In the forwards James Lentjes comes in at openside flanker, while Josh Dickson replaces Pari Pari Parkinson in the only changes to the starting eight. Highlanders team to play the HurricanesBen Smith, Matt Faddes, Richard Buckman, Tei Walden, Tevita Li, Marty Banks, Kayne Hammington, Luke Whitelock, James Lentjes, Shannon Frizell, Tom Franklin, Josh Dickson, Tyrel Lomax, Liam Coltman, Ayden Johnstone.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 02, 2019 22:07 UTC