Matt Faddes will start on the Highlanders' right wing in place of the injured Waisake Naholo against the Hurricanes at Forsyth Barr Stadium Friday night.

Midfielder Rob Thompson makes his return from injury from the bench, while Marty Banks remains at first-five.

But with a big crowd expected, the pressure is on the home side to get back into winning ways.

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