Bushrangers all-rounder and World Cup aspirant Ian Harvey returns to the side for Thursday's Pura Cup clash with NSW in Sydney. Joining Harvey, is Prahran leg-spinner Bryce McGain who snared 5/15 in Saturday's Premier Cricket fixture against Richmond.

Harvey was relieved when passed fit to play after missing the previous three Pura Cup games. "Its been a frustrating time on the sidelines so it was a relief to finally get the green light to play. The team's been in good form winning some important matches, so I'm really looking forward to Sydney and the challenge we have in front of us".

St.Kilda duo Nick Jewell and Michael Klinger were the players to make way for Harvey and McGain.

MATCH DETAILS Teams: Victorian Bushrangers v NSW Blues Date: Thursday, December 19 - Sunday, December 22 Venue: SCG

BUSHRANGERS Darren Berry (c), Jason Arnberger, Matthew Elliott, Ian Harvey, Shane Harwood, Brad Hodge, Mathew Inness, Mick Lewis, Bryce McGain, Jon Moss, Graeme Rummans, Cameron White

BLUES S. Waugh (c), Michael Slater, Matthew Phelps, Simon Katich, Michael Clarke, Mark Waugh, Brad Haddin, Stuart MacGill, Nathan Bracken, Doug Bollinger, Stuart Clark, Greg Mail (12th Man)

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