Rudi Wulf to get his 50th cap against the Chiefs
Rudi Wulf will be donning the Blues jersey for the 50th time against the Chiefs. The game will be played on his home ground in North Harbour. Photo by Hannah Johnston /Getty Images AsiaPac.
Blues coach Pat Lam welcomes back a couple of players from the squad’slengthy injured list to the starting 22 this week.
Fullback Rudi Wulf returns to the side after being laid off for a month with a shoulder injury. Saturday night’s match is a special one for Wulf who will be running out for his 50th Super Rugby game for the Blues in his home union at North Harbour Stadium.
Another returning back is Rene Ranger who sustained a rib injury last month and will start on the left wing.
Rookie hooker James Parson gets the nod to start this match after solid performances in recent weeks and Francis Saili retains the starting centre slot for the second week in a row.
The Blues team to face the Chiefs is as follows:
1.Tony Woodcock, 2. James Parsons, 3. Tevita Mailau, 4. Liaki Moli, 5. Ali Williams, 6. Steven Luatua, 7. Daniel Braid, 8. Luke Braid (Captain), 9. Alby Mathewson, 10. Michael Hobbs , 11. Rene Ranger, 12. Ma’a Nonu, 13. Francis Saili, 14. Lachie Munro, 15. Rudi Wulf.
Reserves:
16. Tom McCartney, 17. Angus Ta’avao, 18. Filo Paulo, 19. Peter Saili, 20. Piri Weepu, 21. Hadleigh Parkes, 22. David Raikuna.
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