Game stopped for a head assessment on George Earl. He is replaced by James Down for the time-being.

Blues have possession of the ball and set up 7 phases. Blues seem to be attacking the wider channels.

Brummer kicks to touch, but scrappy play see them lose 40m of field.

Both teams trading some kick as the rainy weather is making it very difficult to handle the ball. Zebre receive a penalty as the Blues are deemed offside.

Francois Brummer makes a hash of that one and goes well wide

Penalty Zebre! Straight from the kickoff, Blues are penalized for holding on.

Steve Shingler points to the post and splits the up-rights

Zebre het hold of the ball through a high hanging kick, but Blues are rewarded with a penalty for holding on at the ruck. Good work Nick Williams!

Slight delayed start due to a moment of silence. Francois Brummer to start proceedings as Cardiff prepare to receive the kickoff.

Both teams take to the field. Zebre being hampered by the loss of several players to international duty.