Maori All Blacks head coach Colin Cooper has named Damian McKenzie to start at number 10 ahead of the clash against the British and Irish Lions tomorrow.
Cooper says McKenzie will suit the game plan they want to play.
Highlanders flanker Ash Dixon will captain the side which features just two new caps in reserves, Bryn Hall and Rob Thompson.
All Blacks Akira Ioane, Tawera Kerr‑Barlow and Rieko Ioane have all been included in the starting line‑up.
The Maori All Blacks will host the Lions at 7.35pm tomorrow.
Maori All Blacks: 15 James Lowe, 14 Nehe Milner‑Skudder, 13 Matt Proctor, 12 Charlie Ngatai, 11 Rieko Ioane, 10 Damian McKenzie, 9 Tawera Kerr‑Barlow, 8 Liam Messam, 7 Elliot Dixon, 6 Akira Ioane, 5 Tom Franklin, 4 Joe Wheeler, 3 Ben May, 2 Ash Dixon (c), 1 Kane Hames
Replacements: 16 Hikawera Elliot, 17 Chris Eves, 18 Marcel Renata, 19 Leighton Price, 20 Kara Pryor, 21 Bryn Hall, 22 Ihaia West, 23 Rob Thompson
