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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