Both changes from their 23-13 win over the Brumbies are in the pack, with lock Bryn Evans replacing Jeremy Thrush and openside flanker Karl Lowe returning from illness to replace Nick Crosswell.
All Black Weepu, who missed the trip to Canberra due to his grandfather's death, returns but only on the bench with youngster Tyson Keats retaining his spot inside first five-eighth Aaron Cruden in an unchanged backline.
Captain Andrew Hore was named to start despite suffering a deep cut to his knee in Canberra which required stitches.
Hurricanes: Cory Jane, Tamati Ellison, Conrad Smith, Ma'a Nonu, Hosea Gear, Aaron Cruden, Tyson Keats, Rodney So'oialo, Karl Lowe, Victor Vito, Michael Patterson, Bryn Evans, Neemia Tialata, Andrew Hore (captain), John Schwalger.
Reserves: Dane Coles, Jacob Ellison, Jeremy Thrush, Nick Crosswell, Piri Weepu, Jason Kawau, David Smith.
Highlanders: Israel Dagg, Ben Smith, Kenny Lynn, Jason Shoemark, Fetu'u Vainikolo, Michael Hobbs, Jimmy Cowan (captain), Steven Setephano, Alando Soakai, Adam Thomson, Hayden Triggs, Josh Bekhuis, Clint Newland, Jason Rutledge, Chris King.
Reserves: Peter Mirrielees, Bronson Murray, Joe Tuineau, John Hardie, Scott Cowan, Robbie Robinson, James Paterson.
