Blues name side to face Munster

Welsh Rugby Union | Wales & Regions Published 2:49 pm 14th Dec 2006 News

Nick Macleod gets a well deserved start at 10 having waited patiently for a starting opportunity, while Tom Shanklin is brought in from the wing to partner Jamie Robinson in the centre – which gives the near-ever present Marc Stcherbina a spot on the bench.

John Yapp starts in the front row as Gethin Jenkins was not considered for selection after injuring his calf in the home match. However, he should be available for the Ospreys match.

Bradley Davies also gets a start in the second row after James Goode picked up an ankle injury in last Sunday’s defeat and is expected to be out for up to 14 days.

Cardiff Blues:
15. Ben Blair
14. Tom James
13. Jamie Robinson
12. Tom Shanklin
11. Chris Czekaj
10. Nick Macleod
9. Mike Phillips
8. Xavier Rush (C)
7. Martyn Williams
6. Scott Morgan
5. Deiniol Jones
4. Bradley Davies
3. Taufa’ao Filise
2. T Rhys Thomas
1. John Yapp

Replacements:
16. Gary Powell
17. Gareth Williams
18. Mark Lewis
19. Ben White
20. Wayne Evans
21. Nick Robinson
22. Marc Stcherbina