The Blues will be hoping that pre-season form has any bearing whatsoever on the Super Rugby regular season, after taking another victory against one of their New Zealand rivals.
A 38-31 victory over the Hurricanes in Mangatainoka this afternoon followed their 43-10 thrashing of the Chiefs in Kaikohe last weekend, making it two on the trot for the Blues under new coach Leon McDonald.
Down 14-0 early, the Blues got back to 14-14 at halftime, before continuing their hot period of play to burst out to a 38-19 lead. The Hurricanes pegged them back late, but it wasn't enough as the Blues held on for what is, at worst, a confidence-boosting win.
Sure, it probably doesn't mean much in the grand scheme of things - the Hurricanes once scored 70 in pre-season then lost by 40 in the first round of the regular season - but it's better than being thrashed in pre-season, and the Blues at least have some reasons to be positive.
