Cape Town - Blues boss Sir John Kirwan has made eight changes to his starting XV for Saturday's Super Rugby clash with the Crusaders in Christchurch.
Kick-off is at 09:35 SA time.
All Blacks Tony Woodcock, Keven Mealamu and Charlie Faumuina, who all came off the bench against the Highlanders last week, will be the starting front row this week, boasting 260 Test caps and 383 Super Rugby games collectively under their belts.