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Amorosino to make Blues bow against Munster

Amorosino to make Blues bow against Munster

Argentina wing Lucas Gonzalez Amorosino will make his Cardiff Blues debut in the Guinness PRO12 clash against Munster at BT Sport Cardiff Arms Park on Saturday afternoon.

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The flying-wing will make his first appearance for Blues as they return to league action after successive victories over Grenoble and Rovigo in European Rugby Challenge Cup.

Blues Director of Rugby Mark Hammett has made seven changes to the side that recorded a 33-18 triumph in Italy last week.

Gavin Evans comes back into the midfield in-place of Wales call-up Cory Allen, with Adam Thomas shifting to outside centre.

A new-look front row sees hooker Matthew Rees captain the team and pack down alongside Sam Hobbs and Adam Jones. Jarrad Hoeata and Filo Paulo are reunited in the second row engine room.

Hot prospect Garyn Smith could also make his debut with the Blues Academy product named among the replacements.

Prop Taufa’ao Filise is also set to become a joint record holder for Blues. If he comes off the bench the front row giant will join T. Rhys Thomas at the top of the all-time record appearance maker charts on 182 games.

Munster have made 11 changes to the side who defeated Saracens 14-3 in the Champions Cup last weekend.

Their most capped player Donncha O’Callaghan returns to the matchday squad and will captain the side from the second row.

Robin Copeland starts at no.8 against the team he left at the end of last season, with in-form CJ Stander switching to blind-side flanker.

Director of Rugby Mark Hammett said: “We go into the Munster fixture on the back of two bonus point victories in Europe, but we are certainly not getting carried away with those wins.

“Playing in Europe allowed us to build confidence, momentum and work on our structures and systems. Our challenge is to transfer that into the PRO12 against a powerhouse side in Munster.

“Munster are a challenging side who have a strong pick and go game, run hard and direct and are strong technically. We’ve got to be right on the money from the start because we will be tested all over the field.”

 

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