Lock Cadeyrn Neville, aged 33, is set to finally make his Wallabies debut among 12 Brumbies players named in the squad to face England in Perth on Saturday.
The ladder-topping Blues says experience last month taught them to have great respect for the Brumbies going into their Super Rugby Pacific semi-final.
Brumbies prop James Slipper says his side is far from daunted as it heads to Eden Park to battle the Blues for a spot in the Super Rugby Pacific final.
After a horror penalty count in their last Super Rugby meeting, Brumbies ace Noah Lolesio says his side can't afford a repeat if they are to topple the Blues.
A 23-man effort will be needed for the Brumbies to keep their Super Rugby Pacific season alive on Saturday night, but captain Allan Alaalatoa says that's exactly what he'll get from his troops.
Scott Sio admits the confidence levels of his Brumbies have taken a hit in recent times, having lost three games heading into the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs.
With Dan McKellar's tenure as Brumbies coach nearing an end, the players want to send him out a winner, starting with their Super final against Hurricanes.