The Blues' opening win said plenty about the coaching credentials of Tana Umaga. The team the Blues have picked to play the Chiefs in their next game, says much more. Having paid the price last year for making wholesale changes after an opening season win, Blues coach Tana Umaga has stuck his hand up and suggested that was a mistake. Honesty is a strong quality to carry through a season as is the oft undervalued ability to learn from previous mistakes. What his selection also does is give the Blues, maybe most importantly, the chance to have an 80-minute crack at the Chiefs in Hamilton.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 01, 2017 01:27 UTC