The ACT Brumbies are hoping to restart their season with victory as they travel to Dunedin to face the Highlanders.
Stephen Larkham's side is fresh off the bye following a tough derby defeat to the NSW Waratahs at home.
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They are boosted by the return of Wallabies Allan Alaalatoa and Lachlan Lonergan, with Alaalatoa named to start on his first appearance in 2026.
Scrumhalf Ryan Lonergan will bring up 100 caps for the club, with Billy Pollard making it 50.
For the Highlanders, they need a win to stay in touch with the top six, currently sitting in eighth.
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Welcome to Rugby.com.au's coverage of the ACT Brumbies-Highlanders clash under the roof in Dunedin.
It's a big game for the visitors as they look to re-gain their mojo after the bye, with a host of players either returning or celebrating milestones.
As for the Highlanders, it feels like the type of game they must win if they are to be playing finals in 2026.
HIGHLANDERS (1-15): Ethan de Groot (co-c), Jack Taylor, Angus Ta'avao, Oliver Haig, Mitch Dunshea, Te Kemaka Howden, Veveni Lasaqa, Nikora Broughton, Nic Shearer, Cameron Millar, Jona Nareki, Timoci Tavatavanawai (co-c), Jonah Lowe, Caleb Tangitau, Taine Robinson
Replacements: Henry Bell, Josh Bartlett, Saula Ma'u, Hugh Renton, Sean Withy, Adam Lennox, Reesjan Pasitoa, Taniela Tele'a
BRUMBIES (1-15): James Slipper, Billy Pollard, Allan Alaalatoa, Nick Frost, Lachlan Shaw, Rob Valetini, Rory Scott, Charlie Cale, Ryan Lonergan (c), Declan Meredith, Corey Toole, David Feliuai, Kadin Pritchard, Ollie Sapsford, Andy Muirhead
Replacements: Lachlan Lonergan, Blake Schoupp, Darcy Breen, Toby Macpherson, Luke Reimer, Klayton Thorn, Tane Edmed, Hudson Creighton
Referee: Ben O'Keeffe
Assistant Referees: Todd Petrie, Warwick Lahmert
TMO: Richard Kelly
The Brumbies' clash with the Highlanders will be shown LIVE on Stan Sport.
Coverage will be live and ad-free on Stan Sport, slated to start at 4:30 pm with kickoff expected at 5:05 pm.
