The Highlanders will field three All Blacks including Waisake Naholo to play the British and Irish Lions tomorrow.
Despite seven players being unavailable due to New Zealand and Maori All Blacks commitments, hooker Liam Coltman, flyhalf Lima Sopoaga and winger Waisake Naholo were all included in coach Tony Brown's starting side.
Patrick Osborne has been listed on the bench.
After a slow start to the tour, the Lions came to life with a 12‑3 victory over the Super Rugby‑leading Crusaders in Christchurch on Saturday and will be looking to build on that win as they head towards the three tests against the All Blacks.
The Highlanders may only be ranked fourth of the five New Zealand franchises in this year's tournament but the 2015 Super Rugby champions have won 10 of their 14 matches.
The British and Irish Lions will meet the Highlanders at 7.35pm tomorrow.
Highlanders: 15‑Richard Buckman, 14‑Waisake Naholo, 13‑Malakai Fekitoa, 12‑Teihorangi Walden, 11‑Tevita Li, 10‑Lima Sopoaga, 9‑Kayne Hammington, 8‑Luke Whitelock (captain), 6‑Gareth Evans, 7‑Dillon Hunt, 5‑Jackson Hemopo, 4‑Alex Ainley, 3‑Siate Tokolahi, 2‑Liam Coltman, 1‑Daniel Lienert‑Brown.
Replacements: 16‑Greg Pleasants‑Tate, 17‑Aki Seiuli, 18‑Siosuia Halanukonuka, 19‑Josh Dickson, 20‑Jimmy Lentjes, 21‑Josh Renton, 22‑Marty Banks, 23‑Patrick Osborne
Source : Radio NZ
