Rieko Ioane insists that AJ Lam is certainly in the conversation for an All Blacks call-up later this year after becoming a key player for the Blues. The powerhouse is a versatile back and can cover ...

Justin Marshall believes that the Blues only added to Rieko Ioane's struggles by handing him the captaincy for their clash with the Crusaders.

The Blues have named a strong starting line-up with nine All Blacks for Saturday’s Super Rugby Pacific clash with rivals ...

Wilson also believes that the All Blacks players feel comfortable at the moment, something that could hurt them in the long run.

Blues: 1. Joshua Fusitu'a, 2. Kurt Eklund, 3. Angus Ta'avao, 4. Patrick Tuipulotu, 5. Josh Beehre, 6. Cameron Christie, 7. Dalton Papali'i, 8. Hoskins Sotutu, 9. Sam Nock, 10. Stephen Perofeta, 11.

But they welcome back No.8 Hoskins Sotutu from a red card suspension, while fellow All Blacks Rieko Ioane, Caleb Clarke and Mark Tele'a have been named in the backline. The Crusaders, fresh from ...

McKenzie's penalty put last year's losing finalists six points ahead in the 71st minute and although centre Rieko Ioane crossed for the Blues five minutes from time, debutant Xavi Taele hit the ...