Joe Tekori and Brandon Nansen form a new locking duo while Patrick Fa'apale will run proceedings at first five.
Josh Tyrell failed to recover from an injury sustained in training last week while captain Chris Vui moves from the second row to the blindside flank, in place of the injured Piula Fa'asalele.
Tusi Pisi moves out to second receiver after Alapati Leuia was excused from selection due to family commitments.
There's also four changes in the reserves, with Taula Eels halfback Ionatana Tino poised to make his test debut off the bench.
