Spencer gets a recall
Auckland
April 12, 2000

Blues coach Gordon Hunter has made seven changes to the side that lost 18-39 to the Stormers at Eden Park last Saturday.

First five Carlos Spencer, who has recently been linked to several English Clubs replaces Orene Ai'i who slots into the fullback role.

Doug Howlett returns the wing, while Iliesa Tanivula moves in one to centre and All Black Eroni Clarke is benched.

In the forwards, the in-form Troy Flavell returns to the second row, and Dylan Mika replaces Andrew Blowers for his first start of the Super 12 campaign.

Full side to play Otago Highlanders on April 14:
Orene Ai'i, Joeli Vidiri, Iliesa Tanivula, Craig Innes, Doug Howlett, Carlos Spencer, Steve Devine, Xavier Rush, Justin Collins, Dylan Mika, Robin Brooke (captain), Troy Flavell, Craig Dowd, Davin heaps, Paul Thomson

Reserves: Eroni Clarke, Walter Little, Mark Robinson, Finau Maka, Charles Reichelmann, Nick White, Keven Mealamu

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