NSW Gen Blue coach Chris Malone has named his side to play the Melbourne Rebels U20s at Sydney University tomorrow.

Malone has shifted Harry Johnson-Holmes from tighthead to loosehead prop, with Harry Chapman set to make his first start in the front row and Ed Craig moving into the run-on side as starting hooker.

In the backs, Tim Clements has also been handed an opportunity in the starting side on the right wing.

Malone said a few changes had been made to the team based on the last victory two weeks ago against the Brumbies U20s in Canberra.

“There’s been a few permutations to the side. A few of the guys came on in the last game and did well,” Malone said.

“We need to ensure, against a very good Melbourne side who took Queensland close, we have the right mix to secure a good outcome.

“Melbourne are a big physical side, they’ve got some exciting backs as well so they’re a good team.

“We have to make sure we’re at our best on Saturday to get the result that we want so we can continue to progress in the competition.

“Coming out of the Brumbies game and having a bye last week, we’ve been able to work a lot in the last couple of weeks, particularly around the things that we started to get better at within our last game against the Brumbies.

“Defensively we’re looking to ensure we’re better than the first game. We showed glimpses of that in Canberra last week.

“We conceded a few late tries, which was disappointing, but on the whole our defence was pretty good so that’s been our main focus.

“We know we need to ensure our defence is good against Melbourne tomorrow as they are a strong side.”

The match takes place tomorrow, Saturday 19th March 2016 at St. John’s Oval, Sydney University.

NSW Gen Blue side to play Melbourne Rebels U20’s

Harry Johnson-Holmes, Ed Craig, Harry Chapman, Ryan McCauley, Nick Champion De Crespigny, Max Girdler, Jack Hayson, Saiosi Halifonua, Theo Strang, Tom Molloy, Sam Tabuatamata, Ned Yeomans, Latu Latinipulu, Tim Clements, Jack Maddocks. Reserves: Declan Moore, Vunipola Fifita, Sean Dillon, Andrew Vatuvei, Lachlan Swinton, Charlie Smith, Harrison Goddard, Will McDonnell.