The veteran Test prop Wyatt Crockett will step in for the rested Joe Moody when the Crusaders players the Perth based Western Force in Christchurch on Friday night.
The 34-year-old loosehead has come off the bench in each of his Super Rugby side's four matches this season.
Jordan Taufua will play at number eight with Whetu Douglas rested, while All Black test lock Scott Barrett will move to blindside flanker.
Crusaders prop Wyatt Crockett Photo: Photosport
The 23-year-old Barrett has been training in the role for a number of weeks looking to add to his versatility.
Fellow Test lock Luke Romano will slot in to Barrett's locking spot.
Elsewhere, openside Matt Todd and winger Digby Ioane will step back into the fold after recovering from a calf strain and finger injury respectively.
Halfback Bryn Hall has been switched out for Mitchell Drummond, while stalwart Tim Bateman has stepped into the midfield.
