Bekhuis to the Blues' rescue?
A calf strain sidelined Bekhuis from last week's loss against the Lions in Johannesburg, but he returns to guide the Blues' line-out fortunes.
It is the only change to the forward pack that was unable to establish a dominant platform in the team's loss to the Lions, which captain James Parsons labelled as embarrassing.
There are two changes in the backs – with Billy Guyton to start at scrumhalf for just the second time this season, while Bryn Hall will come off the bench.
Former NRL player Matt Duffie comes into the team on the right wing, with in-form Melani Nanai to revert to fullback in place of Lolagi Visinia for his 20th and blazer game.
In the reserves, Hoani Matenga moves back to the bench to make way for the return of Bekhuis, while Sione Mafileo, who played in the first four games of the season, joins Ofa Tu'ungafasi as reserve prop.
Blues: 15 Melani Nanai, 14 Matt Duffie, 13 George Moala, 12 Piers Francis, 11 Tevita Li, 10 Ihaia West, 9 Billy Guyton, 8 Steven Luatua, 7 Tanerau Latimer, 6 Jerome Kaino, 5 Josh Bekhuis, 4 Patrick Tuipulotu, 3 Charlie Faumuina, 2 James Parsons (captain), 1 Sam Prattley.
Replacements: 16 Quentin MacDonald, 17 Ofa Tu'ungafasi, 18 Sione Mafileo, 19 Hoani Matenga, 20 Kara Pryor, 21 Bryn Hall, 22 Matt McGahan, 23 Male Sa'u.
Date: Saturday, May 21
Venue: nib Stadium, Perth
Kick-off: 17.40 (21.40 NZ time; 09.40 GMT)
Referee: Jamie Nutbrown (New Zealand)
Assistant referees: Rohan Hoffmann (Australia), Jordan Way (Australia)
TMO: Peter Marshall (Australia)
