Marika Koroibete will start for the Rebels against the Highlanders tomorrow while Sefanaia Naivalu has been ruled out due to a shoulder injury.
Flying Fijians flyhalf Ben Volavola has been listed on the bench.
The Highlanders will be the Rebels fourth New Zealand opponent in the first six rounds of the 2017 Super Rugby season.
The Highlanders meet the Rebels at 6.35pm tomorrow, the Blues face Western Force at 4.15pm Saturday, the Chiefs clash with the Bulls at 6.35pm Saturday and the Waratahs will face the Crusaders at 6.05pm Sunday.
