After experiencing a maiden finals appearance, the Western Force and new captain Feleti Katiu'u are keen to create ‘a fresh legacy’ heading into Super Rugby Pacific.
A fresh looking Super Rugby introduces fan-friendly initiatives and a simplified finals system so what are the five main things we learnt from the draw?
The Blues held off a late fightback from the Western Force at Eden Park to clinch a 31-21 victory and book their place in the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman final.