Blues v Crusaders could be sell-out

The Rebel Sport Super 12 clash between the Blues and the Crusaders at Eden Park on Saturday night is heading for a sellout.

Some 35,000 tickets have been pre-sold for the game with officials pleading for fans to get in quick for tickets because there might not be gate sales.

And the Hurricanes v Bulls game in Wellington on Saturday could also be close to a full house with more than 23,000 tickets pre-sold.

Meanwhile, time for the Blues backline to lift its game in the Super 12.

The centre of the park has been a real letdown for the Blues so far, not to mention some flat and ordinary backline play.

The star-studded backs have scored just two tries in their last two games - that hit rate will need to change and change quickly on Saturday night against the Crusaders.

Blues second five Sam Tuitupou admits they are still trying to work out their problems.

Tuitupou says he cannot really put his finger on what is going wrong, but things just are not happening.

Tuitupou plays inside Luke McAlister again on Saturday night, although look out again for the pair to switch.

- NEWSTALK ZB