Blues look to have a close to full strength side though new England call-up Piers Francis is missing – don’t know if he’s already joined up with the Argentina tour squad? In his place, 20yr Stephen Perofeta starts at 10 after making his first SR start last week against the Reds. SBW carrying a knee injury so doubtful. RL convert Matt Duffie has looked the complete all round Union winger this season.
Despite being bottom of the NZ conference the Blues have played some decent rugby at times. Faumuina, Luatua and Moala have all looked consistently good although the Ioane brothers have blown a bit hot and cold.
Should be interesting……