Coach Stephen Larkham has only made one change to the ACT Brumbies starting side ahead of this weekend’s crunch derby.

Highlanders co-captain Timoci Tavatavanawai is back in the midfield as his team prepares to host Moana Pasifika on Sunday afternoon in Dunedin.

The NSW Waratahs have received “a bit boost” ahead of this weekend’s crunch Aussie derby against the Brumbies in Canberra.