Waikato have named the same lineup that beat Auckland in their semi-final for Friday night's provincial rugby final against Canterbury in Christchurch.
Halfback Brendon Leonard returns to the bench after missing the Auckland match with a head injury.
Coach Chris Gibbes says it was a tough selection at No.9 as Malcolm Barnes has come in and played well in Leonard's absence but they believe this is the right combination to take on Canterbury.
Gibbes says Canterbury is a formidable opponent at home with threats right throughout their squad.
He says their main focus is doing the basics well.
Waikato:
1.
Toby Smith
2.
Aled de Malmanche
3.
Nathan White (Captain)
4.
Toby Lynn
5.
Romana Graham
6.
Dominiko Waqaniburotu
7.
Jack Lam
8.
Alex Bradley
9.
Tawera Kerr-Barlow
10.
Trent Renata
11.
Dwayne Sweeney
12.
Jackson Willison
13.
Save Tokula
14.
Henry Speight
15.
Sosene Anesi
Reserves:
16.
Hikairo Forbes
17.
Ben May
18.
Kent Fife
19.
Zak Hohneck
20.
Brendon Leonard
21.
Christian Lealiifano
22.
Tim Mikkelson