A week after losing heavily to the Brumbies in Canberra, Boyd has shown his faith in his players by making just one confirmed change to his match day 23.
Utility back James Marshall returns to the squad after missing the first round due to the arrival of his first child to replace Otere Black in the reserves.
Nehe Milner-Skudder has been bracketed with Marshall at fullback after falling heavily on his leg in Canberra and will be monitored by the Hurricanes medical staff before a final decision is made on his availability.
The Highlanders team will be named this afternoon.
Hurricanes: Nehe Milner-Skudder/James Marshall, Cory Jane, Vince Aso, Ngani Laumape, Julian Savea, Beauden Barrett, TJ Perenara (captain), Victor Vito, Ardie Savea, Brad Shields, Mark Abbott, Blade Thomson, Jeff Toomaga-Allen, Leni Apisai, Reggie Goodes.
Reserves: Ricky Riccitelli, Chris Eves, Loni Uhila, Vaea Fifita, Callum Gibbins, Jamison Gibson-Park, James Marshall/Jason Woodward, Willis Halaholo.
