Otago prop Brighouse starts in the front row alongside James Lay and hooker Manu Leiataua, while North Harbour lock Josh Tyrell will partner new captain Chris Vui in the middle of the pack.
Halfback Melani Matavao and first five AJ Alatimu are also poised to earn their first test caps from the bench.
Tim Nanai Williams has been entrusted with the number 10 jersey, having started his previous eight tests at fullback or on the wing, allowing Ahsee Tuala to regain the number 15 jersey.
