A re-jigged line-up for the Highlanders clash against the Melbourne Rebels tonight will see several players making their club rugby season debut tomorrow.

Last week up to a dozen Highlanders played club rugby, with some clubs and fans angered other clubs were not given their services.

Green Island is yet to register a win this year, and were forced to play an already strong Southern side with two Highlanders.

But changes in the super 15 side has seen Green Island given two players - Patrick Osborne and Brayden Mitchell.

Seven other players will play for their respective clubs, including 39 year old Brad Thorn, who turns out for his Taieri club for the second time in two years.