Isaia Walker-Leawere will be starting for the Hurricanes as they take on the Chiefs in the Grand Final of the Shop n Save Super Rugby Pacific.
He partners with Warner Dearns in the second-row.
Devan Flanders has overcome a concussion and will start in the back-row.
Hurricanes head coach Clark Laidlaw says it’s a hugely exciting week and game ahead.
He says they have prepared really well at the start of the week as they know it’s going to be a tough battle, but it’s something they are really excited about.
Meanwhile, the Chiefs are looking to avoid four straight defeats in the Grand Final, losing former Waratah and nine-cap Wallaby Lalakai Foketi to a calf injury.
Centre Kyle Brown comes into the starting side to replace him, joining vice-captain Quinn Tupaea.
The other change comes at fullback, with Liam Coombes-Fabling shifting from the wing to replace Isaac Hutchinson (knee), paving the way for All Black Leroy Carter to start.
Reon Paul has been added to the bench, whilst number eight Wallace Sititi wasn't considered as he continues to be managed following a nasty concussion.
The Hurricanes take on the Chiefs at 7.05pm this Saturday.
Hurricanes Starting XV
Xavier Numia Asafo Aumua Pasilio Tosi Isaia Walker-Leawere Warner Dearns Devan Flanders Du'Plessis Kirifi (co-c) Peter Lakai Cam Roigard Ruben Love Fehi Fineanganofo Jordie Barrett (co-c) Billy Proctor Josh Moorby Callum Harkin
