KEY POINTS:
Coach David Nucifora today named an unchanged starting 15 for the Blues' Super 14 rugby match against the Lions in Johannesburg on Sunday morning (NZ time).
The Blues head into the match on the back of a fine 32-14 home win over the Chiefs last weekend.
"The team is generally pretty happy with last week's performance for a first-round match and this week's selection is based on remaining consistent," Nucifora said.
"We are fortunate to have no injuries on board and the players have recovered well from the heavy travel schedule."
The only change in the 22 is the inclusion of Hawke's Bay lock Bryn Evans, who is in line to make his Super 14.
Evans comes in for Anthony Boric.
"It's early in the season and a good opportunity to give Bryn some time on the field," Nucifora said.
"He is physically big and that is beneficial for us in this match."
BLUES
Isa Nacewa, Anthony Tuitavake, Isaia Toeva, Benson Stanley, Joe Rokocoko, Nick Evans, Danny Lee, Nick Williams, Justin Collins, Jerome Kaino, Troy Flavell (captain), Kurtis Haiu, John Afoa, Keven Mealamu, Tony Woodcock.
Reserves: Tom McCartney, Nick White, Bryn Evans, Onosa's Tololima-Auva'a, Taniela Moa, Ben Atiga, Rudi Wulf.
- NZPA
