James Pattinson, John Hastings return to boost Victoria

All-rounder John Hastings returns to the Bushrangers line-up for Saturday's Ryobi Cup clash with the in-form Redbacks at Skilled Stadium in Geelong.

Hastings, who missed last week's day-night victory over Queensland with a leg injury, is one of two changes to the Bushrangers squad.

He and Glenn Maxwell replace Mark Cleary and Will Sheridan.

Young pace bowler James Pattinson, who was 13th man against the Bulls, is a likely starter after recovering from a back injury that kept him sidelined for more than a month.

The 24-year-old said the mood amongst the Bushrangers remains upbeat despite their indifferent form in the Sheffield Shield where they've failed to take a point from their past three matches.

"We're still a confident group," he said.

Smarting from three successive Sheffield Shield defeats, the Bushrangers were given a shot a top spot when the Redbacks rolled the previously unbeaten Tasmania in Hobart on Wednesday night.

Opening batsman Aaron Finch, who plays Premier Cricket for Geelong, will feel more at home than most.

"It's a big game for us. We haven't played our best cricket throughout the year, but I think the team is starting to come together," Finch said."We've got the experience of (Brad) Hodge, (David) Hussey and Cameron White in there, so I think we can put in a good game."

While Finch is the local boy, all eyes will be on Hodge, who is in search of a fourth one-day century this season.

VICTORIA: (squad of 13) Cameron White (c), Aaron Finch, John Hastings, Shane Harwood, Michael Hill, Brad Hodge, David Hussey, Clint McKay, Glenn Maxwell, Dirk Nannes, James Pattinson, Rob Quiney, Matthew Wade.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA: (squad of 13) Michael Klinger (c), Aiden Blizzard, Cameron Borgas, Daniel Christian, Tom Cooper, Chris Duval, Ben Edmondson, Callum Ferguson, Peter George, Daniel Harris, Tim Lang, Graham Manou, Aaron O'Brien.

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