It will be a different looking Highlanders team that takes the field against the Rebels in Melbourne on Friday night. Pari Pari Parkinson will start at lock for the Highlanders against the Rebels on Friday. Photo: Getty ImagesJosh McKay comes in on the left wing, Thomas Umaga-Jensen gets a run at centre and Kayne Hammington starts at halfback. Pari Pari Parkinson partners Jackson Hemopo in the locks, while Ash Dixon will captain the side from hooker. Highlanders team to play the Rebels:Josh Ioane, Waisake Naholo, Thomas Umaga-Jensen, Teihorangi Walden, Josh McKay, Bryn Gatland, Kayne Hammington, Elliot Dixon, James Lentjes, Shannon Frizell, Pari Pari Parkinson, Jackson Hemopo, Siate Tokolahi, Ash Dixon (c), Daniel Lienert-Brown.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 26, 2019 22:13 UTC