Coach Stephen Larkham has made six changes to his ACT Brumbies side against Fijian Drua after injuries soured their Super Rugby Pacific win over the Hurricanes.
Creditors will vote on Friday on whether to accept a financial rescue plan for the cash-strapped Melbourne Rebels or liquidate the Super Rugby Pacific club.
The top-of-the-table Hurricanes are wary of the lowly NSW Waratahs' prospect of ambushing the Super Rugby Pacific pacesetters in Wellington.