The Hurricanes coach Mark Hammett has made two changes to his starting lineup for Friday night's Super Rugby clash with the Highlanders in Wellington.
Hooker Motu Matu'u replaces the injured Dane Coles, while Tim Bateman starts at second-five-eight with Alapati Leiua dropping to the bench.
The Hurricanes are 6th on the table and currently hold a wildcard spot for the play-offs, while the Highlanders are on the same points in 7th place.
The team to face the Highlanders at Westpac Stadium is;
1. Ben Franks
2. Motu Matu'u
3. Jeffery Toomaga-Allen
4. Jeremy Thrush
5. James Broadhurst
6. Faifili Levave
7. Jack Lam
8. Victor Vito
9. TJ Perenara
10. Beauden Barrett
11. Julian Savea
12. Tim Bateman
13. Conrad Smith (c)
14. Cory Jane
15. Andre Taylor
Reserves
16. Ash Dixon
17. Chris Eves
18. Reggie Goodes
19. Blade Thomson
20. Ardie Savea
21. Brad Shields
22. Chris Smylie
23. Alapati Leiua
