Auckland coach Mark Anscombe has made four changes to his starting 15 for tomorrow's national provincial championship rugy match against Counties Manukau at Eden Park.
Tevita Mailau replaces Pauliasi Manu at loosehead prop, while Charlie Faumuina is experiencing some mid foot pain and has been bracketed at tighthead prop.
Ifhe fails to recover in time, the versatile Tom McCartney will move into prop and Ash Dixon will start at hooker, with uncapped Grammar Carlton prop Nathan Vella providing cover on the bench.
Josh Townsend has overcome the concussion he sustained against Southland to partner fellow University teammate Steven Luatua in the locking department in place of Josh Katene.
In the backs, Alby Mathewson resumes his starting position at halfback ahead of Toby Morland, while Joe Rokocoko rejoins the starting 15 in place of Isaia Toeava as Brent Ward moves to fullback.
Brent Ward, Joe Rokocoko, Hadleigh Parkes, Teddy Stanaway, George Moala, Gareth Anscombe, Alby Mathewson, Chris Lowrey, Sean Polwart, Nathan Hughes, Steven Luatua, Josh Townsend, Charlie Faumuina/Nathan Vella, Tom McCartney, Tevita Mailau.
Reserves: Ash Dixon, Pauliasi Manu, Ben Masoe, Sam Henwood, Toby Morland, Piers Francis, Winston Stanley, Angus Ta'avao.
