Panthers coach Cameron Ciraldo has named his side to face New Zealand Warriors at Mt Smart Stadium on Friday.
Tyrone Peachey will play five-eighth, with Dallin Watene-Zelezniak shifting to fullback, Christian Crichton returning on the wing and Tyrone May dropping back to the bench.
21-year-old rookie Wayde Egan has been given the starting hooker role at the expense of Sione Katoa.
The Panthers will wear the 2018 Away Jersey.
Panthers v Warriors
6pm Friday (AEST), 8pm Friday (NZST)
Mt Smart Stadium
1. Dallin WATENE-ZELEZNIAK - sponsored by Hertz
2. Josh MANSOUR - sponsored by Potter Automotive
3. Waqa BLAKE - sponsored by Annlyn Motors
4. Dean WHARE - sponsored by Col Western Sheds
5. Christian CRICHTON - sponsored by Chardon and Abbott Home Loans
6. Tyrone PEACHEY - sponsored by Elite Sand and Soil
7. Nathan CLEARY - sponsored by Protech Locksmiths
8. Trent MERRIN - sponsored by Signace
9. Wayde EGAN - sponsored by HIX Group
10. Reagan CAMPBELL-GILLARD - sponsored by Daily Press
11. Viliame KIKAU - sponsored by Sinclair Ford
12. Isaah YEO (c) - sponsored by Heartland Holden
13. James FISHER-HARRIS - sponsored by OAK Plus
14. Tyrone MAY - sponsored by Irresistible Pools and Spas
15. Moses LEOTA - sponsored by Chemtools
16. Corey HARAWIRA-NAERA - sponsored by Steel Roofing Supply Centre
17. James TAMOU - sponsored by ABL Tile and Bathroom Centre
18. Sione KATOA - sponsored by OAK Plus
19. Kaide ELLIS - sponsored by OAK Plus
20. Adam KEIGHRAN - sponsored by OAK Plus
21. Liam MARTIN - sponsored by OAK Plus