The Black Ferns have made seven changes for this weekend's WXV1 Test against Wales - one of which has been forced due to judiciary matters.
Auckland prop Chryss Viliko has been suspended for three games follow her red card for a reckless charge in last week's 18-17 loss to France.
The punishment was issued after Viliko attended an independent Disciplinary Committee hearing where she was told her penalty will be reduced to two games if she successfully completes the Coaching Intervention Programme.
During the hearing, the committee considered mitigating factors such as admission of foul play, an exemplary disciplinary record, apology to the player and good character, and reduced the sanction by 50 per cent.
Elsewhere, coach Allan Bunting has made small adjustments to his side with three changes to the starting forward pack and one change in the run-on backline.
"There was plenty to be proud about our game against France, and we were pleased with the growth our wāhine displayed in certain aspects of our game," Bunting said.
Loosehead prop Kate Henwood has been named in the front row while behind her Chelsea Bremner has been handed a start in the locks. Loose forward Layla Sae and winger Mererangi Paul also earn their first start of the WXV1 Tournament.
Henwood and Sae's promotions have seen veterans Krystal Murray and Alana Bremner shift to the reserves for impact while Iritana Hohaia has been named as the halfback reserve to Arihiana Marino-Tauhinu this week after Ariana Bayler filled that spot against France.
On the bench, experienced forwards Krystal Murray and Alana Bremner will be a force when injected into the match alongside halfback Iritana Hohaia.
Saturday's Test will be the first time the Black Ferns have played in Dunedin since 1997 - a return Bunting said is motivating the side this week.
"We see that game as a gift for us at this stage of our journey as we shift our focus to Wales, and we have been working well at making critical adjustments as a group."
Black Ferns team to play Wales in WXV 1 at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin at 4pm on Saturday NZT is:
1. Kate Henwood, 2. Georgia Ponsonby, 3. Amy Rule, 4. Maiakawanakaulani Roos, 5. Chelsea Bremner, 6. Layla Sae, 7. Kennedy Simon [CC], 8. Liana Mikaele Tu'u, 9. Arihiana Marino-Tauhinu, 10. Ruahei Demant [CC], 11. Mererangi Paul, 12. Sylvia Brunt, 13. Amy du Plessis, 14. Ruby Tui, 15. Renee Holmes
Reserves: 16. Luka Connor, 17. Krystal Murray, 18. Tanya Kalounivale, 19. Alana Bremner, 20. Lucy Jenkins, 21. Iritana Hohaia, 22. Patricia Maliepo, 23. Martha Mataele
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