Northland have made just two changes to their starting line-up as they look to pick up their fourth win of the Mitre 10 Cup season against North Harbour.
Matty Wright makes his return at fullback after missing the past two matches, meaning the impressive Solomon Alaimalo moves to the wing.
The other change brings Jaycob Matiu into the starting 15 for the first time in 2017, replacing Matt Matich.
The Harbour fixture will double as blazer games (15th appearance for Northland) for both Matiu and Alaimalo.
On the bench Peter Breen returns from a calf injury at the expense of Tim Blundell while Michael Faleafa comes into the 23 as loose forward cover.