Patrick Osborne to start for the Highlanders against the Brumbies

Patrick Osborne will start on the wing for the Highlanders against the Brumbies in Canberra tomorrow.

Osborne is one of three changes to the Highlanders squad this week.

Centre Sio Tomkinson will also get his first start in a Highlanders jersey and Alex Ainley returns to the team.

Aaron Smith will be playing his 99th Super Rugby match.

Liam Squire, Shane Christie, Ash Dixon, Dan Pryor, Lima Sopoaga, Waisake Naholo, Adrian Smith and Josh Dickson were all unavailable due to injury.

Meanwhile, Seabelo Senatla will make his first Super Rugby start of the season on the wing for the Stormers against the Sunwolves in Singapore tomorrow.

The Crusaders will take on the Force at 6:35 tonight while the Rebels will take on the Waratahs at 8.35pm.

The Blues will take on the Bulls at 6.35pm tomorrow while the Brumbies will play the Highlanders at 8.45pm.

Highlanders Team:                                

Daniel Lienert‑Brown, Liam Coltman , Siate Tokolahi, Alex Ainley, Tom Franklin, Elliot Dixon, Dillon Hunt, Luke Whitelock, Aaron Smith, Fletcher Smith, Patrick Osborne, Richard Buckman, Malakai Fekitoa, Patelesio Tomkinson, Ben Smith( c )

Replacements: Greg Pleasants‑Tate, Aki Seiuli , Siosuia Halanukonuka, Joe Wheeler, Gareth Evans, Kayne Hammington, Marty Banks, Matt Faddes

Source: Superxv