The Highlanders have named ten current or past All Blacks in their Super rugby line up to play the Hurricanes tommorrow.
After a series of good performances off the bench, front row strong man Kalolo Tuiloma earns his first start of the season, while Liam Squire’s starting on the blindside.
Luke Whitelock returns at eight with halfback Aaron Smith partnering Lima Sopoaga in the halves and co‑captain Ben Smith back calling the shots from fullback after a week away.
Fresh from his selection in the All Blacks, versatile loosie Shannon Frizell will have some very experienced company on the bench in the form of Liam Coltman, Elliot Dixon and Richard Buckman.
The Highlanders will meet the Hurricanes at 7.35pm tomorrow.
Ben Smith, Waisake Naholo, Rob Thompson, Tei Walden, Tevita Li, Lima Sopoaga, Aaron Smith, Luke Whitelock, Dillon Hunt, Liam Squire, Tom Franklin, Jackson Hemopo, Kalolo Tuiloma, Ash Dixon, Daniel Lienert‑Brow.
Replacements: Liam Coltman, Aki Seiuli, Tyrel Lomax, Shannon Frizell, Elliot Dixon, Josh Renton, Josh Ioane, Richard Buckman
Source: Superxv.com
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