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 Chiefs have appointed Warren Gatland to the new position of Director of Rugby, and 2021 acting Head Coach Clayton McMillan appointed as Head Coach for 2022.
The Blues narrowly came out on top over the Highlanders as they edged a hugely physical battle 23-15 to clinch the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman crown in front of a crowd of 36 000 at Eden Park.