BLACKBURN Rovers have made four changes for this afternoon's crucial Premier League clash at home to QPR.

Yakubu starts up front on his return from suspension, with Anthony Modeste dropping to the bench.

Mauro Formica is restored to the line-up in place of the injured David Dunn, while Grant Hanley replaces the suspended Gael Givet.

Bradley Orr makes his first start for Rovers at right back but Jason Lowe also plays after overcoming an ankle injury.

Lowe will move into midfield in place of Radosav Petrovic.

Paul Robinson captains the side.

Rovers: Paul Robinson, Bradley Orr, Scott Dann, Grant Hanley, Martin Olsson, Morten Gamst Pedersen, Steven Nzonzi, Jason Lowe, Junior Hoilett, Mauro Formica, Yakubu. Subs not used: Mark Bunn, Adam Henley, Radosav Petrovic, Ruben Rochina, Simon Vukcevic, David Goodwillie, Anthony Modeste.

QPR: Paddy Kenny, Nedum Onouha, Anton Ferdinand, Fitz Hall, Taye Taiwo, Shaun Wright-Phillips, Akos Buzsaky, Joey Barton, Armand Traore, Adel Taarabt, Bobby Zamora.