Mosese Dawai has been named in the Highlanders starting line-up for Super Rugby Pacific.
The Bucalevu, Nakorotubu in Ra native will make his debut against the Chiefs on Saturday.
The Fijian born winger made his mark in the NPC Premiership last season with the winning Waikato team.
Also making debut for the Highlanders is former Sunwolves player, Josh Timu.
Shannon Frizell will run out for his 50th Highlander’s game this weekend.
The match will be played behind closed doors due to red light restrictions.
Line-up
• Ethan de Groot
• Liam Coltman
• Jermaine Ainsley *
• Manaaki Selby-Rickit
• Josh Dickson
• Shannon Frizell
• James Lentjes (Co-Vice Captain)
• Gareth Evans
• Aaron Smith (Captain)
• Mitch Hunt (Co-Vice Captain)
• Josh TImu *
• Scott Gregory
• Fetuli Paea *
• Mosese Dawai *
• Sam Gilbert
Reserves
16. Andrew Makalio *
17. Daniel Lienert-Brown
18. Josh Hohneck
19. Bryn Evans
20. Marino Mikaele-Tu’u
21. Folau Fakatava
22. Marty Banks
23. Thomas Umaga-Jensen