Both locks have been changed after last week's 27-3 win over the Rebels, with Alex Ainley and Tom Franklin claiming starting spots, while Joe Wheeler will come off the bench.
Liam Coltman swaps with Ash Dixon to return to the starting line-up at hooker, while Elliot Dixon and Dan Pryor will start on the flanks, with Shane Christie named in the reserves.
The only change in the backs sees Matt Faddes return on the right wing in place of Jack Wilson.
Fumiaki Tanaka will make his return from injury off the bench, while Daniel Lienert-Brown comes into the reserves in place of Craig Millar.
Highlanders team to play the Force:
Ben Smith (c), Matt Faddes, Malakai Fekitoa, Rob Thompson, Patrick Osborne, Lima Sopoaga, Aaron Smith, Liam Squire, Dan Pryor, Elliot Dixon, Tom Franklin, Alex Ainley, Siosiua Halanukonuka, Liam Coltman, Brendon Edmonds.
Reserves: Ash Dixon, Daniel Lienert-Brown, Josh Hohneck, Joe Wheeler, Shane Christie, Fumiaki Tanaka, Hayden Parker, Jason Emery.
