Ryan Louwrens will get his first start for the Melbourne Rebels on Friday night, partnering Matt Toomua in the halves for their crunch Super Rugby clash against the Waratahs.
Louwrens will replace Fiji international Frank Lomani in the No.9 jersey, while Toomua has been cleared of a head knock for the AAMI Park match between two sides who have yet to record a victory in the 2020 campaign.
The Rebels have also named Richard Hardwick at openside flanker while Campbell Magnay will start at No.13, pushing Wallaby Reece Hodge to the wing.
Rebels: Matt Gibbon, Anaru Rangi, Ruan Smith, Ross Haylett-Petty, Matt Philip, Michael Wells, Richard Hardwick, Isi Naisarani, Ryan Louwrens, Matt Toomua, Marika Koroibete, Bill Meakes, Campbell Magnay, Reece Hodge, Dane Haylett-Petty. Reserves: Steven Misa, Cameron Orr, Cabous Eloff, Gideon Koegelenberg, Rob Leota, Angus Cottrell, Frank Lomani, Andrew Kellaway.