Scott Andrews who will Captain Wales in the Junior World Cup is also selected on the bench as are James Down and Ryan Howells after impressing playing for Cardiff RFC this season.
The Blues have 10 international in the starting XV and the game is the final chance for players to put their hands up for selection ahead of next weekend's Heineken Cup semi final against Leicester.
Cardiff Blues
15 James Loxton
14 Richard Mustoe
13 Jamie Robinson
12 Gareth Thomas
11 Chris Czekaj
10 Ceri Sweeney
9 Richie Rees
8 Andy Powell
7 Robin Sowden Tayor (c)
6 Sam Warburton
5 Scott Morgan
4 Deiniol Jones
3 John Yapp
2 T Rhys Thomas
1 Rhys Gill
16 Scott Andrews
17 Ross Jonhson
18 James Down
19 Ben White
20 Darren Allinson
21 Dai Flanagan
22 Ryan Howells
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