Fijian born, David Raikuna still remains Blues coach, Pat Lam’s number one choice for the right wing spot in the last Super Rugby warm up game against the Highlanders tomorrow night at 7pm.

Fresh from the NZ 7s team which won the IRB 7s series last year, Raikuna is in the good books of Lam to be in his run on team for the 3rd week in a row already playing against the Hurricanes and the Rebels.

Captain Keven Mealamu is returning to the fold and Jerome Kaino, arguably the world’s best blind-side flanker, will once again start at No. 8.

Michael Hobbs has been handed the No. 10 jersey to take on his former team with Piri Weepu nursing an ankle injury.

The Super 15 kicks off at 6.35pm next Friday with the first match between the Crusaders and the Blues at Eden Park.

At 8.40pm Friday, the Brumbies take on the Force.

On Saturday at 6.35pm, the Chiefs take on the Highlanders while the Waratahs take on the Reds at 8.40pm.

On Sunday at 4.05am the Stormers will host the Hurricanes.


Story by: Dreu Vukailagi