Nasi Manu also returns to the starting XV at No 8 and Nick Crosswell moves to the reserves bench. Photo / Teaukura Moetaua.
Highlanders head coach Jamie Joseph has made five changes to his side to play the Crusaders at AMI Stadium in Christchurch tomorrow night.
Four are in the forward pack, with Chris King returning to the front row replacing Ma'afu Fia, who drops out of the 22. Josh Bekhuis and James
Haskell also return to the starting side replacing Hoani MacDonald and Tim Boys respectively.
Nasi Manu also returns to the starting XV at No 8 and Nick Crosswell moves to the reserves bench.
In the backs Aaron Smith returns to the starting halfback spot ahead of Jimmy Cowan.
On the reserves bench Scott Fuglistaller drops out of the 22 for Tim Boys, and Kade Poki comes back into the squad replacing Kenny Lynn.
