The Rebels have named a familiar starting XV to take on the Highlanders, with Mitch Inman the only change in Tony McGahan's team.
Inman comes in at outside centre, with Tom English shifting to the wing to cover for the injured Sefa Naivalu (shoulder).
Melbourne have named the same starting forward pack for the third consecutive week, while there is one potential debutant on the bench in Rebels U20s captain Esei Haangana.
"I've been pleased with the progress we have made over the last two weeks however our contribution at the backend of these games has resulted in losses," McGahan said.
"So we need to make sure that we apply those lessons and play out the full 80 minutes – starting this weekend."
TEAM
IN: Siliva Siliva, Mick Snowden, Lopeti Timani, Sione Tuipulotu, Esei Haangana
OUT: Pat Leafa, Ben Meehan, Sefa Naivalu
Rebels team to take on the Highlanders
1. Fereti Sa’aga
2. James Hanson
3. Laurie Weeks
4. Culum Retallick
5. Steve Cummins
6. Jordy Reid
7. Colby Fainga’a
8. Amanaki Mafi
9. Nic Stirzaker (C)
10. Jackson Garden-Bachop
11. Marika Koroibete
12. Reece Hodge
13. Mitch Inman
14. Tom English
15. Jack Debreczeni
Extended Reserves (two to be omitted)
16. Siliva Siliva
17. Tom Moloney
18. Tyrel Lomax
19. Dominic Day
20. Lopeti Timani
21. Jake Schatz
22. Esei Haangana
23. Mick Snowden
24. Sione Tuipulotu
25. Ben Volavola
Highlanders team to face Rebels
1. Aki Seiuli
2. Liam Coltman
3. Siate Tokolahi
4. Joe Wheeler
5. Tom Franklin
6. Gareth Evans
7. Dillon Hunt
8. Luke Whitelock
9. Aaron Smith
10. Marty Banks
11. Patrick Osborne
12. Richard Buckman
13. Malakai Fekitoa
14. Tevita Li
15. Ben Smith (c)
Reserves
16. Greg Pleasants-Tate
17. Daniel Lienert-Brown
18. Siosuia Halanukonuka
19. Elliot Dixon
20. Tupou Sopoaga
21. Kayne Hammington
22. Fletcher Smith
23. Matt Faddes
The Rebels take on the Highlanders in Dunedin on Friday night, kicking off at 5:35pm AEDT, broadcast LIVE on FOX SPORTS.
