
Rugby: Woodcock benched in Blues shock
The Blues have decided to demote international loosehead prop Tony Woodcock.
The Blues have decided to demote international loosehead prop Tony Woodcock.
The Blues today made three changes to their starting 15 to face the Reds in their Super 14 rugby clash in Brisbane this weekend.
Chiefs and Hurricanes fans look set to continue their Super 14 rugby glee as the high-flying sides eye more tryfests next weekend.
The Blues today made one change to their starting 15 to face the Highlanders on Friday night.
Like many rugby players around the country, Stephen Brett wondered why the Blues could not connect with their talent pool.
Pat Lam is looking more at ease than a year ago when the Blues staggered to a ninth place finish on his first watch.
There will be 13 franchises bemoaning their bad luck come the end of May.
14,000 spectators have already paid to watch the Blues' opening Super 14 match against the Hurricanes at North Harbour Stadium tonight.
Injured All Black Ali Williams has vowed to come back from his latest injury and is hopeful of playing in this year's Air NZ Cup.
Crunch time for debutant No 8 against Hurricanes tomorrow.
All Blacks captain Richie McCaw is expected to return to Super 14 duty four rounds into the competition.