Highlanders co-captain Ben Smith will make a return for the Highlanders in the match against the Sharks tomorrow.
He has been cleared to play after two weeks rest.
He takes his place at fullback with Matt Faddes moving to the right wing and Jack Wilson on the left wing.
Several changes have been made to the forward pack as Elliot Dixon has recovered from his head cut and will team up with in‑form Shane Christie in the loose forwards.
The Sharks clash with the Highlanders at 7.35pm tomorrow.
The Highlanders team:
1. Daniel Lienert‑Brown
2. Ash Dixon
3. Josh Hohneck
4. Tom Franklin
5. Joe Wheeler
6. Elliot Dixon
7. Shane Christie (Co‑Captain)
8. Liam Squire
9. Aaron Smith
10. Lima Sopoaga
11. Jack Wilson
12. Jason Emery
13. Malakai Fekitoa
14. Matt Faddes
15. Ben Smith (Co‑Captain)
Reserves
16. Liam Coltman
17. Craig Millar
18. Ross Geldenhuys
19. Alex Ainley
20. Dan Pryor
21. Fumiaki Tanaka
22. Hayden Parker
23. Patrick Osborne
