The Highlanders will be boosted by the return of Ben Smith and Liam Squire for Saturday night's match against the Blues.
Smith who was a late scratching last weekend against the Rebels due to a hamstring tweak, will start at fullback and will captain the side.
Liam Squire who has not played since taking a blow to the knee against the Crusaders in round two will start in the match.
The starting team includes Tevita Li, Malakai Fekitoa, Richard Buckman, Patrick Osborne, Marty Banks, Aaron Smith, Luke Whitelock, Dillon Hunt, Elliot Dixon, Tom Franklin, Alex Ainley, Siosuia Halanukonuka, Liam Coltman and Daniel Lienert‑Brown.
The Hurricanes will meet the Waratahs at 7.35pm tomorrow.
On Saturday, the Highlanders meet the Blues at 7.35pm while the Chiefs will clash with the Stormers at 3.15am Sunday.
Source: Stuff.co.nz
