David Pocock has been cleared to return from a concussion for the Brumbies against the Hurricanes in one of four changes to their starting side.
Pocock will be at openside flanker in a starting backrow that will also include Pete Samu for the first time after the former Crusader came off the bench in the first two weeks.
The no. 7 sat out the Brumbies' 54-17 win over the Chiefs with a concussion that ended his first round outing after just six minutes.
Blake Enever replaces Sam Carter in the second row for the Palmerston North match, teaming up with Rory Arnold and bringing rookie Darcy Swain onto the pine.
Wallabies prop Scott Sio will make his first start of 2019, pushing James Slipper to the bench for the clash.
The Brumbies backline remains unchanged after a scintillating performance against the Chiefs in Canberra.
A win over the Hurricanes would be their first in New Zealand since 2014.
It won't be an easy task for the Brumbies with the Hurricanes welcoming back Beauden Barrett at 10, along with flanker Ardie Savea and Vaea Fifita.
Jordie Barrett is being rested for the match.
The Brumbies take on the Hurricanes in Palmerston North on Friday March 1, kicking off at 5:35pm AEDT, LIVE on FOX SPORTS and via RUGBY.com.au RADIO.
TEAM
IN: David Pocock, Darcy Swain
OUT: Sam Carter, Rob Valetini
1. Scott Sio
2. Folau Fainga’a
3. Allan Alaalatoa
4. Rory Arnold
5. Blake Enever
6. Pete Samu
7. David Pocock
8. Lachlan McCaffrey
9. Joe Powell
10. Christian Lealiifano
11. Chance Peni
12. Irae Simone
13. Tevita Kuridrani
14. Andy Muirhead
15. Tom Banks
Reserves
16. Josh Mann-Rea
17. James Slipper
18. Leslie Leauluaialii-Makin
19. Darcy Swain
20. Tom Cusack
21. Matt Lucas
22. Wharenui Hawera
23. Tom Wright
Hurricanes to face Brumbies
IN: Vaea Fifita, Ardie Savea, Beauden Barrett, Chase Tiatia, Richard Judd
OUT: Gareth Evans, Finlay Christie, Fletcher Smith, Jordie Barrett, Sam Henwood
1. Chris Eves
2. Dane Coles
3. Ben May
4. James Blackwell
5. Liam Mitchell
6. Vaea Fifita
7. Du'Plessis Kirifi
8. Ardie Savea
9. TJ Perenara
10. Beauden Barrett
11. Ben Lam
12. Ngani Laumape
13. Matt Proctor
14. Vince Aso
15. Chase Tiatia
Reserves
16. Ricky Riccitelli
17. Xavier Numia
18. Jeff To'omaga-Allen
19. Isaia Walker-Leawere
20. Reed Prinsep
21. Richard Judd
22. Jackson Garden-Bachop
23. Wes Goosen
