The Hurricanes have made seven changes to their starting line-up that will face Moana Pasifika in tonight's Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific.
Pouri Rakete-Stones returns at loosehead prop alongside hooker Vernon Bason, who makes his first start in Super Rugby Pacific.
Pasilio Tosi retains his place at tighthead prop.
Caleb Delany remains in the second row to partner Isaia Walker-Leawere at lock, while Brad Shields is named at blindside flanker, pushing Brayden Iose to No 8.
Du’Plessis Kirifi is kept at openside flanker and has been named as captain.
In the backline, halfback Ereatara Enari is named to face his former team alongside first-five Lucas Cashmore.
The duo will partner in the halves for the first time, with Cashmore joining Bason in making his maiden Super Rugby Pacific start.
Jone Rova is selected at second-five to form a fresh midfield combination with centre Billy Proctor.
The outside backs are unchanged, with Fehi Fineanganofo and Josh Moorby named on the wings, and Callum Harkin staying at fullback.
Kini Naholo, who ruptured his ACL while playing for the Hurricanes a year and three days ago, has been named on the bench.
Naholo initially made his comeback while playing for the Hurricanes Hunters in early March but sustained an injured heel in the first few minutes of the development side’s match against the Chiefs Taua, sidelining him for a further six weeks.
He has since returned to action with two appearances for Clifton in Taranaki club rugby.
Naholo makes his injury return alongside Bailyn Sullivan, who is named in the match day squad for the first time since late March.
The Hurricanes will face Moana Pasifika at 7.05 tonight.
In another match tonight, the Force will meet the Brumbies at 9.35pm.
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