Black Ferns lock Maia Roos has full confidence in Blues teammate Ruahei Demant to steer the ship at first-five in this afternoon's Pacific Four opener against Australia in Newcastle. 

Demant has the ability to play between fly-half and second-five, appearing in the latter position for the Blues in Super Rugby Aupiki. 

Roos says the team needs a reliable playmaker to lead a stacked backline. 

Kick off is at 5pm - LIVE coverage on Gold Sport. 

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