Highlanders team to play the Lions back home

The Pulse Energy Highlanders may have returned from South Africa but on Saturday they will face a third consecutive opposition from the Republic in the Johannesburg based Lions.

The starting fifteen has a settled look to it however halfback Aaron Smith has been rested and his place will be taken by Kayne Hammington. James Lentjes will play at seven with Dillon Hunt earning a break and Tevita Nabura will make his second appearance of the season on the left wing. Josh Dickson and Marino Mikaele Tu’u will provide fresh legs off the bench.

Head Coach Aaron Mauger is glad to be back at Forsyth Barr Stadium, “we are all looking forward to the opportunity to be back at home to meet the significant challenge the Lions will provide.”

Pulse Energy Highlanders v Lions – 7.35pm, Saturday 12 May, Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin

1. Daniel Lienert-Brown
2. Liam Coltman
3. Tyrel Lomax
4. Alex Ainley
5. Tom Franklin
6. Elliot Dixon
7. James Lentjes
8. Luke Whitelock
9. Kayne Hammington
10. Lima Sopoaga
11. Tevita Nabura
12. Teihorangi Walden
13. Rob Thompson
14. Waisake Naholo
15. Ben Smith (cc)



RESERVES

16. Ash Dixon (cc)
17. Aki Seuili
18. Kalolo Tuiloma
19. Josh Dickson
20. Marino Mikaele-Tu'u
21. Josh Renton
22. Patelesio Tomkinson

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