A brand new front row gets a run, with Josh Hohneck, Liam Coltman and Ma'afu Fia starting the game. Joe Wheeler joins Mark Reddish in the middle row and Tom Franklin moves to the bench.
Gareth Evans gets his first start of the season, replacing John Hardie, although he will start on the blindside with Elliot Dixon moving to the No 7 position.
In the backs Lima Sopoaga returns after a one week break and combines with Shaun Treeby in the midfield. Marty Banks, who made his debut last week, returns to the bench with Jason Emery.
The side is: Ben Smith, Waisake Naholo, Malikai Fekitoa, Shaun Treeby, Patrick Osborne, Lima Sopoaga, Aaron Smith, Nasi Manu, Elliot Dixon, Gareth Evans, Joe Wheeler, Mark Reddish, Ma'afu Fia, Liam Coltman, Josh Hohneck. Reserves: Ash Dixon, Brendon Edmonds, Ross Geldenhuys, Tom Franklin, Dan Pryor, Fumiaki Tanaka, Marty Banks, Jason Emery
Unavailable: Pingi Tala'apitaga (knee), Shane Christie (knee), Richard Buckman (knee), Kane Hames (suspended).
