First-five Barrett, 21, included in the All Black frame for the first time when named in Steve Hansen's 35-player training squad for next month's Ireland tests, has been named on the reserves bench after starting all 11 games for the Hurricanes this season.
Tusi Pisi has recovered from a calf strain and will wear the No 10 jersey.
The only other change to the starting XV that beat the Highlanders in Dunedin last weekend is the naming of another new All Black squad member, Brad Shields, at blindside flanker ahead of Faifili Levave.
On the reserves bench, lock James Broadhurst returns after recovering from a side strain and outside back Jayden Hayward is in the number 22 jersey.
The Hurricanes team to play the Brumbies at Westpac Stadium on Friday, kick-off 7.35pm: Andre Taylor, Cory Jane, Conrad Smith (c), Tim Bateman, Julian Savea, Tusi Pisi, TJ Perenara, Victor Vito, Karl Lowe, Brad Shields, Jason Eaton, Jeremy Thrush, Ben May, Dane Coles, Reggie Goodes. Reserves: Motu Matu'u, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, James Broadhurst, Jack Lam, Chris Eaton, Beauden Barrett, Jayden Hayward.
