Jack Whetton comes in for Pari Pari Parkinson, while Tei Walden will take the place of Thomas Umaga-Jensen. Both of the players who have been left out suffered head knocks last week.
Josh Ioane continues at first five-eighth and Waisake Naholo gets a start on the right wing. Richard Buckman plays on the left wing and replaces Tevita Li, who drops out of the squad.
Highlanders: Ben Smith (co-captain), Waisake Naholo, Sio Tomkinson, Tei Walden, Richard Buckman, Josh Ioane, Aaron Smith, Luke Whitelock (co-captain), James Lentjes, Shannon Frizell, Jack Whetton, Josh Dickson, Tyrel Lomax, Liam Coltman, Ayden Johnstone. Reserves: Ash Dixon, Daniel Lienert-Brown, Siate Tokolahi, Tom Franklin, Elliot Dixon, Dillon Hunt, Folau Fakatava, Marty Banks