Blues v Leinster: Teams
Cardiff Blues have made four changes to their line-up for the clash with Leinster on Saturday.
Last Updated: 18/02/11 2:24pm
Cardiff Blues have made four changes to their line-up for the clash with Leinster on Saturday.
Wales prop John Yapp has been cleared to play, while Xavier Rush, Deiniol Jones and Gareth Williams are all promoted from the bench.
Scott Andrews and Dan Parks have been included among the replacements, with boss Dai Young expecting a close encounter.
"In quite a few games this year I think we have been by far the better team, and been on top for most of the match, but with only ten minutes to go we've only been five points in front," he said.
"So, one score, one converted try, would mean we lose a game against a team we have totally dominated."
"It's always going to be thin margins against the better opposition and we know we are not going to kill these teams, but when you get three or four opportunities, you have got to score."
"Obviously matches are quite tight at this stage of the season and you know every game is important to everybody."
"No team is going to forsake a game because the next one is more important."
Leo Cullen will make his 150th appearance for Leinster in the Welsh capital.
Cullen will skipper a side boosted by the return of four Ireland internationals.
Isaac Boss, Kevin McLaughlin, Dominic Ryan and Rhys Ruddock are all included in the side, while Eamonn Sheridan makes his first appearance for the province.
Cardiff Blues: 15 Dan Fish, 14 Richard Mustoe, 13 Gavin Evans, 12 Dafydd Hewitt, 11 Tom James, 10 Ceri Sweeney, 9 Tom Slater, 8 Xavier Rush, 7 Martyn Williams, 6 Andries Pretorius, 5 Paul Tito (c), 4 Deiniol Jones, 3 Fau Filise, 2 Gareth Williams, 1 John Yapp.
Replacements: 16 Rhys Williams, 17 Sam Hobbs, 18 Scott Andrews, 19 Ben White, 20 Ma'ama Molitika, 21 Rhys Downes, 22 Dan Parks, 23 James Loxton.
Leinster: 15 Isa Nacewa, 14 Andrew Conway, 13 Eoin O'Malley, 12 Eamonn Sheridan, 11 Niall Morris, 10 Ian McKinley, 9 Isaac Boss, 8 Rhys Ruddock, 7 Dominic Ryan, 6 Kevin McLaughlin, 5 Devin Toner, 4 Leo Cullen (capt), 3 Clint Newland, 2 Richardt Strauss, 1 Heinke van der Merwe.
Replacements: 16 Jason Harris-Wright, 17 Jack McGrath, 18 Stan Wright, 19 Nathan Hines, 20 Stephen Keogh, 21 Eoin Reddan, 22 Ian Madigan, 23 Michael Keating.