Mauger changes
Highlanders head coach Aaron Mauger has made a number of changes to his starting line-up for their Super Rugby clash with the Rebels in Dunedin. Thomas UmagaJensen has been named to make his debut in the midfield while Josh Ioane will start for the first time at fullback. Kayne Hammington comes into the No 9 jersey and Tevita Li returns to the left wing. In the forwards, veteran lock Alex Ainley returns to the starting team and joins new All Blacks, Jackson Hemopo and Shannon Frizell.