The Blues are challenging themselves into a passionate cross-border duel with the Chiefs.
Some of the Blues' gusto waned in their last two defeats, a factor coach John Kirwan attributed to them worrying about the outcome instead of concentrating on their methods.
But meeting the Chiefs on Saturday was the best tonic for his side.
"It's what we want to play, we want to measure ourselves against the best. They are favourites and we just need to get excited and go down there and give it our best shot," he said.
Super 15 statistics show the Chiefs rate better than their opponents in every area except tackling success.