Two players will make their Canterbury debuts in the side's provincial rugby match against Manawatu in Palmerston North on Thursday night.
Halfback Matt George replaces Willi Heinz, who fractured a bone in his hand in the first round draw against Hawke's Bay.
Sam Monaghan starts on the left wing, replacing Patrick Osborne, who injured has a hip injury.
Former All Blacks halfback Andy Ellis has been named in the reserves having recovered from a fractured toe.