Impressive Number 8 Hoskins Sotutu continues to start as the Blues name their side to face the Crusaders in Round 5 of Super Rugby Pacific on Saturday.
Sotutu, apart from being a consistent performer, has also been scoring tries this season and making some big turnovers and bone-crunching tackles.
Meanwhile, Captain Patrick Tuipulotu has recovered from a jaw injury and will play his first game of the season and combines with Laghlan McWhannell in the second row.
AJ Lam starts in the midfield in place of Rieko Ioane who is out with a head knock.
On the opposition end, winger Sevu Reece and prop George Bower continue to start as the Crusaders make just one forced starting change.
Lock Jamie Hannah has replaced Zach Gallagher who is out with a concussion.
The Blues vs Crusaders match kicks off at 6.05pm.
