It's time to set Pat Lam free from the Blues while he still has some credibility, writes Gregor Paul.

It is a very ordinary card of games this weekend, possibly the single worst of the tournament, so this game of mild interest is elevated beyond its station.

See all the best pics from the Hurricanes thrilling last minute win over the Blues tonight in Auckland.

You might look at this and think: "Hang on a minute, what's so attractive about a game between two teams destined for mid-table?" Well, where some see mediocrity, we find intrigue.