Having injured his hip flexor muscle in the EDF Energy Cup match against Leicester, the 25 year old will make his first start for the Blues for over a month.
The Blues, having secured a bonus point win against Bristol at the Arms Park and drawing with Harlequins at The Stoop, are currently top of Pool 3 on seven points, two ahead of Stade Francais.
The return match will be played on Saturday December 15th, kick-off 1.35pm, and tickets are selling fast with only a limited number of stand tickets still available. Tickets are available online at http://www.cardiffblues.com/ or calling the Blues ticket office on 029 2030 2030.
Stade Francais (from): Blin, Szarzewski, De Villiers, Roncero, Weber, Montanella, Marchois, Milton, Papé, Martin, Burban, Taylor, Fillol, Albouy or Bouharoua, Hernandez, Skrela, Liebenberg, Messina, Glas, Mirco Bergamasco, Arias, Saubade, Corleto
Cardiff Blues: Ben Blair; Jamie Roberts, Jamie Robinson, Gareth Thomas, Tom James; Nicky Robinson, Jason Spice; Gethin Jenkins, Gareth Williams, Gary Powell, Deiniol Jones, Paul Tito, Maama Molitika, Martyn Williams, Xavier Rush (Capt)
Replacements: Taufa’ao Filise, T Rhys Thomas, John Yapp, Scott Morgan, Andy Powell, Richie Rees, Tom Shanklin
Referee: Dave Pearson (Eng)
