Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies head coach, Stephen Larkham has named a strong side for Friday night's clash against the Fijian Drua, with Wallabies lock Darcy Swain earning his first start of the year.
Swain will partner Warringah Rats lock Sam Thomson in the second row, the 29-year-old from Scotland set to make his Harvey Norman Super Rugby Pacific debut after being an unused substitute against the Waratahs in round six.
Tighthead prop Allan Alaalatoa will captain the side for the 42nd time against the Drua, forming an all-international front row with James Slipper and Lachlan Lonergan.
Rob Valetini, Rory Scott and Pete Samu form a familiar looking backrow, the trio having started five games together this season so far.
Ryan Lonergan rotates into the starting nine jersey to partner Noah Lolesio in the halves for the first time this year, with Ollie Sapsford coming into the midfield in-place of Tamati Tua to combine with Len Ikitau.
Ben O'Donnell comes onto the left wing with Corey Toole ruled out, alongside Andy Muirhead on the right flank and Tom Wright at fullback.
Billy Pollard will look to build on his cameo against the Reds at Suncorp Stadium last time out with Blake Schoupp and Rhys Van Nek providing plenty of go-forward as the finishing props.
Nick Frost will cover the second row with Luke Reimer coming on at flanker.
Nic White and Jack Debreczeni are the finishing halves pairing with Wests fullback Declan Meredith looking to make his first appearance at GIO Stadium as the spark in the backline.
Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies head coach, Stephen Larkham said: "It's critical we finish this block of the season well and we're aware the Drua pose a unique threat in this competition so we've gone with as strong a lineup as we could put out for Friday night."
"Our locks have put in some really big minutes over the first seven rounds so we had to freshen them up but we won't lose anything with Darcy coming and we've got full confidence in Sam to execute his role for us."
1. James Slipper, Queanbeyan Whites
2. Lachlan Lonergan, Tuggeranong Vikings
3. Allan Alaalatoa, Uni-Norths Owls
4. Darcy Swain, Tuggeranong Vikings
5. Sam Thomson, Warringah Rats*
6. Rob Valetini, Western Districts Lions
7. Rory Scott, Canberra Royals
8. Pete Samu, Gungahlin Eagles
9. Ryan Lonergan, Tuggeranong Vikings
10. Noah Lolesio, Tuggeranong Vikings
11. Ben O'Donnell, Western Districts Lions
12. Ollie Sapsford, Uni-Norths Owls
13. Len Ikitau, Tuggeranong Vikings
14. Andy Muirhead, Canberra Royals
15. Tom Wright, Western Districts Lions
16. Billy Pollard, Uni-Norths Owls
17. Blake Schoupp, Gungahlin Eagles
18. Rhys Van Nek, Uni-Norths Owls
19. Nick Frost, Queanbeyan Whites
20. Luke Reimer, Western Districts Lions
21. Nic White, Queanbeyan Whites
22. Jack Debreczeni, Uni-Norths Owls
23. Declan Meredith, Western Districts Lions
*Denotes potential ACT Brumbies and Super Rugby Pacific debut
