Jack Whetton comes in for Pari Pari Parkinson, while Tei Walden will take the place of Thomas Umaga-Jensen. Both of the players who have been left out suffered head knocks last week. Josh Ioane continues at first five-eighth and Waisake Naholo gets a start on the right wing. Richard Buckman plays on the left wing and replaces Tevita Li, who drops out of the squad. Highlanders: Ben Smith (co-captain), Waisake Naholo, Sio Tomkinson, Tei Walden, Richard Buckman, Josh Ioane, Aaron Smith, Luke Whitelock (co-captain), James Lentjes, Shannon Frizell, Jack Whetton, Josh Dickson, Tyrel Lomax, Liam Coltman, Ayden Johnstone.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 13, 2019 22:18 UTC