Late change to Blues team

May 9 • General News, Super Rugby • 2482 Views • Comments Off on Late change to Blues team

Blues loose forward Peter Saili is out of tonight’s match against the Chiefs. He has returned home to Auckland today as his partner is expecting a baby. He will be replaced by Steven Luatua at blindside flanker, while local boy and Taranaki captain Kane Barrett is named on the bench.

The Blues team to face the Chiefs at Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth tonight is:

15. Charles Piutau
14. Frank Halai
13. George Moala
12. Ma’a Nonu
11. Lolagi Visinia
10. Simon Hickey
9. Bryn Hall
8. Jerome Kaino
7. Brendon O’Connor
6. Steven Luatua
5. Tom Donnelly
4. Patrick Tuipulotu
3. Charlie Faumuina
2. Keven Mealamu (C)
1. Tony Woodcock

16. James Parsons
17. Sam Prattley
18. Angus Ta’avao
19. Hayden Triggs
20. Kane Barrett
21. Piri Weepu
22. Ihaia West
23. Pita Ahki