Cape Town - South African-born prop Ross Geldenhuys will make his debut for the Highlanders when they host the Crusaders in a Super Rugby clash in Dunedin on Saturday.
Geldenhuys, 31, previously represented several South African teams, including the Golden Lions, EP Kings and Western Province.
He played for Tasman in New Zealand's ITM Cup last year, helping them reach the final where they lost 36-32 to Taranaki.