The ACT Brumbies are hunting for a much-needed win as they face the Blues at Eden Park.
The Brumbies last won at the ground in 2013 and are fresh off a tough loss to the Chiefs.
Tom Hooper and David Feliuai are among the big additions to the team, with Lachlan Lonergan starting in his 50th game.
As for the Blues, they rallied off the bottom of the ladder with a thrilling win over the Hurricanes.
Beauden Barrett moves to flyhalf for the first time in 2025, whilst Hoskins Sotutu is ruled out due to suspension.
BLUES v ACT BRUMBIES TEAMS
BLUES (1-15): Joshua Fusitu’a, Ricky Riccitelli, Angus Ta’avao, Patrick Tuipulotu (c), Josh Beehre, Cam Christie, Anton Segner, Cameron Suafoa, Finlay Christie, Beauden Barrett, Caleb Clarke, AJ Lam, Rieko Ioane, Mark Tele’a, Cole Forbes.
Replacements: Nathaniel Pole, Ofa Tu’ungafasi, Marcel Renata, Tristyn Cook, Che Clark, Sam Nock, Harry Plummer, Corey Evans
BRUMBIES (1-15): James Slipper, Lachlan Lonergan, Allan Alaalatoa (c), Nick Frost, Lachlan Shaw, Tom Hooper, Rory Scott, Charlie Cale, Harrison Goddard, Declan Meredith, Corey Toole, David Feliuai, Len Ikitau, Andy Muirhead, Tom Wright
Replacements: Billy Pollard, Blake Schoupp, Feao Fotuaika, Cadeyrn Neville, Luke Reimer, Ryan Lonergan, Jack Debreczeni, Ollie Sapsford
Referee: James Doleman
Assistant Referees: Fraser Hannon, Warwick Lahmert
TMO: Richard Kelly
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