The team features six changes to the side that defeated Glasgow last Friday. Ben Blair comes in at full back while Tom James starts on the wing. Jason Spice comes in at scrum half, Mark Lewis at blindside flanker and Robert Sidoli in the second row. John Yapp has recovered from a minor calf injury and starts in the front row. On the bench Scott Morgan has recovered from the broken bone in his hand sustained in the friendly match against Pontypridd.
The game is not televised and tickets are available online or by calling the Ticket Office on 029 2030 2030.
Cardiff Blues v Leinster Friday 28 September 7.30pm kick off Magners League
Cardiff Blues
15 Ben Blair
14 Jamie Roberts
13 Tal Selley
12 Dafydd Hewitt
11 Tom James
10 Nick Robinson
9 Jason Spice
8 Xavier Rush (c)
7 Robin Sowden-Taylor
6 Mark Lewis
5 Paul Tito
4 Robert Sidoli
3 Gary Powell
2 Gareth Williams
1 John Yapp
16 Scott Roberts
17 Ross Johnson
18 Bradley Davies
19 Scott Morgan
20 Richie Rees
21 Dai Flanagan
22 Tom Riley
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