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Junior All Black utility Rudi Wulf's inclusion is the only change in the North Harbour starting 15 named yesterday for the Ranfurly Shield rugby defence against Waikato on Saturday.
Wulf suffered an ankle injury in the 13-13 Air NZ Cup draw with Counties-Manukau two rounds ago.
He was named in the side to face Hawkes Bay last Friday night, but failed a late fitness test and was replaced by Michael Harris.
Meanwhile, first five-eighths Tusi Pisi has been cleared to play after it was feared he had suffered a serious leg injury in the 35-25 defeat in Napier.
Pisi, who was kicked in the shin during a clash of legs, was on crutches after the match. "It looked pretty bad at the time, but X-rays showed no break," coach Wayne Pivac said.
Blues prop Sam Biddles makes a return from injury with a place on the bench.
- NZPA
