Good carry from Sotutu

Blues look to maul

Kemeny crashes it up before Toomua slices it away to touch

Black grubbers ahead to touch 5m from the Rebels line

Show and go from Faiane

Pincus kicks ahead, Sotutu runs it back

Sullivan gets the match underway for the Blues

Any late squad replacements UR?

The Melbourne Rebels host the Blues in the opening round of Super Rugby Trans Tasman. The Rebels won three of their eight matches to finish second from bottom in Super Rugby AU, while the Blues recorded four victories to end in third position in Super Rugby Aotearoa. I'm Craig and will be taking you through the action with live updates and running commentary.

Blues Players not considered due to injury: Patrick Tuipulotu (neck), Dalton Papalii (knee). Season-ending: Jone Macalai, Dillon Hunt, James Lay, Emoni Narawa.