Fiji born, Emoni Narawa is set to make his debut for the Blues this weekend after being named on the bench for their opening Super Rugby match against the Chiefs.
Forward, Alex Hodgman who also has links to Fiji has been named in the starting 15 for the Blues.
Rieko Ioane opens the campaign on the left wing for what will be his 50th appearance for the franchise.
Stephen Perofeta gets first crack at No 10 after sitting out last season.
The Blues will face the Chiefs at 6.05pm this Friday.
[Source: Stuff.co]
Blues Team
1 - Matt Duffie
2- Mark Telea
3 - Joe Marchant
4 - TJ Faiane
5 - Rieko Ioane
6 - Stephen Perofeta
7 - Jonathan Ruru
8 - Hoskins Sotutu
9 - Tony Lamborn
10 - Dalton Papalii
11 -Tom Robinson
12 - Patrick Tuipoulotu (capt)
13- Sione Mafileo
14 - Kurt Eklund
15 - Alex Hodgman
Reserves: Ray Niuia, Karl Tu'inukuafe, Ofa Tuungafasi, Josh Goodhue, Blake Gibson, Sam Nock, Harry Plummer, Emoni Narawa.
