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The Blues have included playmaker Harry Plummer at second five for Saturday's match with TJ Faiane dropping to the bench

The Blues have included playmaker Harry Plummer at second five for Saturday's match with TJ Faiane dropping to the bench

9 July 2020

Sam Nock also drops out of the 23, with Finlay Christie to make his first Blues start at halfback.

Meanwhile, New Zealand Rugby boss Mark Robinson is expected to shortly answer questions on the format of Super Rugby going forward.

A Sydney Morning Herald reports suggests New Zealand Rugby planned to offer Australia just two teams in a kiwi-run eight team model for 2021.

Half the NZR board is reported to favour a 10-team competition.

Blues assistant coach Tom Coventry believes New Zealand and Australia should remain together.

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