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Blues coach Leon Macdonald expects little disruption despite making several enforced changes to his side to face the Waratahs in Newcastle this weekend

Blues coach Leon Macdonald expects little disruption despite making several enforced changes to his side to face the Waratahs in Newcastle this weekend

6 February 2020

Karl Tu'inukuafe starts at loosehead prop replacing the injured Alex Hodgman and Blake Gibson will start on the side of the scrum for Tony Lamborn who is fighting an infection.

Jordan Hyland comes onto the right wing, with Mark Telea switching to the left to cover for the injured Rieko Ioane .

Macdonald says the players getting their chance will bring another level of energy.

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