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Blues coach David Nucifora is busy preparing his side to do battle with the Lions on Saturday, but like all the New Zealand Super 14 coaches, the imminent return of his All Blacks is never far from his mind.
The Blues top the Super 14 after five weeks and will be strengthened by the return of Keven Mealamu, Ali Williams, Tony Woodcock and Joe Rokocoko in three weeks.
Nucifora said he addressed the issue quite some time ago, and there needs to be a lot of thought about how it is managed as it affects the whole team.
Nucifora said he needs to figure how to get the best out of the situation for the back half of the season.
He said his All Blacks are bigger, stronger and keen to get back on the park.
- NEWSTALK ZB
