The Brumbies have made one forced change as they head to Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium for a vital match with the Highlanders on Saturday night.
Tom Cusack comes into the starting XV at blindside flanker for Lachlan McCaffrey, who dislocated his left elbow in last week's 45-21 victory over the Queensland Reds.
McCaffrey will miss up to six weeks after an outstanding season so far after returning to Super Rugby this year.
The ACT team has called in club rugby flanker Michael Oakman-Hunt as an injury replacement for McCaffrey, who has been added to the bench after performing well for Tuggeranong Vikings.
Co-captain Sam Carter again starts on the bench after impressing in a 30-minute stint against the Reds on his return from a three-game absence due to concussion.
Australian teams have lost 33 straight Super Rugby matches against their New Zealand opponents, dating back to May 27, 2016 when the NSW Waratahs thumped the Chiefs.
BRUMBIES:
Tom Banks, James Dargaville, Tevita Kuridrani, Christian Lealiifano, Chance Peni, Wharenui Hawera, Matt Lucas, Isi Naisarani, David Pocock, Tom Cusack, Blake Enever, Rory Arnold, Allan Alaalatoa, Folau Fainga'a, Scott Sio.
Res: Robbie Abel, Nic Mayhew, Leslie Leuluaialii-Makin, Sam Carter, Michael Oakman-Hunt, Joe Powell, Kyle Godwin, Andrew Smith.
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