A big shift lies ahead for the Highlanders scrum in tonight's Super Rugby Pacific contest against the Brumbies in Canberra

They're coming off a home loss to the Reds, where their scrum was penalised numerous times.

All Black Ethan de Groot is also being rested for the game.

Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph says the Brumbies won't make it easy in the trenches.



Kickoff is at 9.35pm - after the Hurricanes-Waratahs hitout in Wellington ... live commentary on Gold Sport and iHeart Radio.

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