The Highlanders will be looking to back up their upset win when they face the Chiefs at Forsyth Barr Stadium.
On Sunday, the Crusaders will travel to Wellington as they take on the Hurricanes.
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All the team news here as it is announced
Saturday 10 April 5.05pm AEST – Highlanders v Chiefs at Forsyth Barr Stadium, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport.
Highlanders coach Tony Brown has made a number of changes to the side that produced a stunning upset over the Crusaders.
The main change is the loss of Folau Fakatava, who will miss the rest of the season after sustaining a knee injury.
Aaron Smith returns to the starting line-up with Kayne Hammington added to the bench.
Josh Hohneck and James Lentjes enter the starting line-up, replacing Siate Tokolahi and Billy Harmon.
Sio Tomkinson also returns to the starting side after he was dropped for his involvement in the 'house party' saga, with Josh Ioane working his way back into the side via the bench.
Meanwhile, Chiefs coach Clayton McMillian has been forced into a major change since their clash with the Blues a fortnight ago, with Sam Cane ruled out for the rest of the year.
Rookie Kaylum Boshier will start in the seven jersey, with Samipeni Finau coming onto the bench.
Jonah Lowe will make his return from injury on the wing, pushing Shaun Stevenson to the bench whilst Etene Nanai-Seturo comes into the other wing spot, replacing Sean Wainui (illness).
HIGHLANDERS (1-15): Ethan De Groot, Ash Dixon (co-c), Josh Hohneck, Bryn Evans, Paripari Parkinson, Shannon Frizell, James Lentjes, Kazuki Himeno, Aaron Smith (co-c), Mitch Hunt, Jona Nareki, Scott Gregory, Sio Tomkinson, Ngatungane Punivai, Connor Garden-Bachop
Reserves: Liam Coltman, Ayden Johnstone, Siate Tokolahi, Josh Dickson, Billy Harmon, Kayne Hammington, Josh Ioane, Hugh Renton
INs: Josh Ioane, Sio Tomkinson, Ngatungane Punivai, Kayne Harrington
OUTs: Folau Fakatava, Thomas Umaga-Jensen, Michael Collins, Caleb Makene
CHIEFS (1-15): Aidan Ross, Samisoni Taukei'aho, Angus Ta'avao, Tupou Vaa'i, Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Mitchell Brown, Kaylum Boshier, Luke Jacobson, Brad Weber, Kaleb Trask, Etene Nanai-Seturo, Quinn Tupaea, Anton Lienert-Brown, Jonah Lowe, Damian McKenzie
Reserves: Bradley Slater, Ollie Norris, Joe Apikotoa, Samipeni Finau, Pita Gus Sowakula, Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi, Alex Nankivell, Shaun Stevenson
INs: Kaylum Boshier, Etene Nanai-Seturo, Joe Apikotoa, Samipeni Finau, Jonah Lowe
OUTs: Sam Cane, Sean Wainui, Reuben O'Neill, Simon Parker, Chase Tiatia
Sunday 11 April 1.35pm AEST – Hurricanes v Crusaders at Sky Stadium, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport.
The Hurricanes have handed 19-year-old Ruben Love his first start for his home side, replacing Orbyn Leger.
Peter Umaga-Jensen returns after overcoming his injury in place of Salesi Rayasi, allowing Wes Goosen to take his spot back on the wing.
Ardie Savea moves into his preferred position of flanker, whilst Xavier Numia returns to the front row
For the Crusaders and Joe Moody's 100th Super Rugby game, in-form back-rower Ethan Blackadder will miss the clash with a neck injury.
Whetukamokamo Douglas comes into the starting line-up, allowing Tom Sanders to make his return via the bench.
Dallas McLeod joins the bench in place of Fergus Burke.
HURRICANES(1-15): Xavier Numia, Dane Coles, Tyrel Lomax, James Blackwell, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Reed Prinsep, Ardie Savea (c), Devan Flanders, Luke Campbell, Ruben Love, Wes Goosen, Ngani Laumape, Peter Umaga-Jensen, Julian Savea, Jordie Barrett
Reserves: Asafo Aumua, Tevita Mafileo, Alex Fidow, Scott Scrafton, Vaea Fifita, Du'Plessis Kirifi, Jonathan Taumateine, Billy Proctor
INs: Tevita Mafileo, Ruben Love, Asafo Aumua, Peter Umaga-Jensen
OUTs: Fraser Amstrong, Salesi Rayasi, Ricky Riccitelli, Orbyn Leger
CRUSADERS(1-15): Joe Moody, Codie Taylor, Oliver Jager, Scott Barrett (c), Sam Whitelock, Whetukamokamo Douglas, Sione Havili Talitui, Cullen Grace, Bryn Hall, Richie Mo'unga, George Bridge, David Havili, Jack Goodhue, Seve Reece, Will Jordan
Reserves: Brodie McAlister, George Bower, Michael Alaalatoa, Mitchell Dunshea, Tom Sanders, Mitchell Drummond, Dallas McLeod, Leicester Fainga'anuku
INs: Tom Sanders, Dallas McLeod
OUTs: Ethan Blackadder, Fergus Burke
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