David Young has selected the side that sees Wales international Jamie Roberts make his first start at centre for the regional side.
Roberts will partner Jamie Robinson in the centre for the first half and the team will changed for the second half to give everyone a chance for a run out before the Magners League kicks off next weekend when the Blues take on champions Leinster.
Tickets for the Cardiff Blues V Northampton game are priced at £10 for stand tickets, £5 for terrace and £2 for under 18s. The match is also included as part f the 200809 season ticket package.
Cardiff Blues V Northampton
Friday 29th August Cardiff Arms Park 7.30pm kick off
First Half Team
15 Roger Davies
14 Lee Halfpenny
13 Jamie Robinson
12 Jamie Roberts
11 Aled Brew
10 Nick Robinson
9 Jason Spice
1 Rhys Gill
2 Gareth Williams
3 Taufaap Filise
4 James Down
5 Paul Tito (Capt)
6 Ben White
7 Robin Sowden-Taylor
8 Mark Lewis
Second Half Team
15 Ben Blair
14 Richard Mustoe
13 Tom Shanklin
12 Dafydd Hewitt
11 Chris Czekaj
10 Ceri Sweeney
9 Dareen Allinson
1 Gethin Jenkins / Scott Roberts
2 Rhys Thomas
3 Gary Powell
4 Bradley Davies
5 Scott Morgan
6 Mamma Molitika
7 Martyn Williams / Rhys Shellard
8 Andy Powell