Playmaker Matt Giteau returns to first five eight for the stumbling ACT Brumbies in what shapes as a tough Super Rugby assignment against the Sharks in Durban.
Skipper Giteau reclaims the number 10 shirt in a swap with Christian Lealiifano who returns to inside centre in the wake of last weekend's painful 47-36 loss to the lowly-ranked Cheetahs in Bloemfontein.
Tyrone Smith gets his first start of the 2011 season at outside centre with Andrew Smith moving to the wing and Francis Fainifo dropped to the bench for the clash on Sunday morning.
The Brumbies' pack suffered a blow with prop Dan Palmer likely to be forced out with a foot injury which sees Jono Owen named make his starting debut.
In the loose forwards, Ita Vaea returns from injury to No.8, with Colby Faingaa shifting to flanker and Michael Hooper dropping to the bench.
The Brumbies have a sorry 2-7 win-loss record and currently sit third in the Australian conference.
The Sharks are second in the South African conference behind the Stormers and sixth overall in Super Rugby.
