Openside flanker Ardie Savea has been bracketed with Callum Gibbins as he struggles to overcome a knee injury.
Nehe Milner-Skudder is named on the right wing despite concerns over his hamstring, while Cory Jane does not make the cut.
It will be the final game at this level for some key Hurricanes such as captain Conrad Smith and Ma'a Nonu.
The Highlanders are due to name their team later today.
Hurricanes: James Marshall, Nehe Milner-Skudder, Conrad Smith (captain), Ma'a Nonu, Julian Savea, Beauden Barrett, TJ Perenara, Victor Vito, Ardian Savea or Callum Gibbins, Brad Shields, James Broadhurst, Jeremy Thrush, Ben Franks, Dane Coles, Reggie Goodes. Reserves: Motu Matu'u, Chris Eves, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, Callum Gibbins or Mark Abbott, Blade Thomson, Chris Smylie, Rey Lee-Lo, Matt Proctor
