The Highlanders are still searching for answers in the back three and will front with a new-look loose forward trio for their match against the Fijian Drua in Suva tomorrow.
The Highlanders have sprung a surprise and left All Black halfback Aaron Smith out of the game day squad, part of a new-look backline to take on the Brumbies in Melbourne.
Albion stalwart Gerard Finnie and promising Otago batter Jacob Cumming were among the prize winners on the opening day of the New Zealand Cricket awards.