Blues coach Pat Lam has made several changes to his side to face the Hurricanes on Friday night.
Luke Braid stays as captain but has shifted back to the openside flank, with Chris Lowrey coming in at number six.
Daniel Braid has dropped back to the bench, while Rene Ranger has moved from centre to the right wing.
Benson Stanley takes Rangers spot in the centres, while Michael Hobbs replaces Gareth Anscombe at first five.
Anscombe has been dropped from the squad.
