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    Blues coach Leon MacDonald's made several changes in key positions for Sunday's Super Rugby Aotearoa match against the Crusaders in Christchurch

    Blues coach Leon MacDonald's made several changes in key positions for Sunday's Super Rugby Aotearoa match against the Crusaders in Christchurch


    Harry Plummer's been given the nod at first five, with Otere Black relegated to the bench.

    Tanielu Tele'a's in at second five.

    Blake Gibson Nepo Laulala and Kurt Eklund return to the pack.

    MacDonald says unfortunately skipper Patrick Tuipulotu remains out with a neck and shoulder problem.



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