Highlanders utility back Marty Banks has been named to start at first five eight against the Crusaders on Saturday afternoon.
Coach Tony Brown believes that Banks has been instrumental in the team's nine‑match winning streak, which they will put on the line against the unbeaten Crusaders in front of a sellout crowd.
Brown has also named Waisake Naholo to start on the wing for the Highlanders.
The Highlanders will take on the Crusaders at 2.35pm Saturday.
Highlanders: Ben Smith (cc), Waisake Naholo, Malakai Fekitoa, Rob Thompson, Richard Buckman, Marty Banks, Aaron Smith, Luke Whitelock, James Lentjes, Gareth Evans, Tom Franklin, Alex Ainley, Siate Tokolahi, Liam Coltman, Daniel Lienert‑Brown. Reserves: Ash Dixon (cc), Aki Seiuli, Siosuia Halanukonuka, Joe Wheeler, Elliot Dixon, Kayne Hammington, Lima Sopoaga, Matt Faddes.
Source: Stuff.co
