Photo: Getty ImagesThe Blues players are having to train from their homes under level 3 restrictions as they face the prospect of heading into the Super Rugby Aotearoa season next week without a recent hit-out. Yesterday the Blues made the decision to cancel their pre-season match against the Crusaders this Saturday with Auckland placed under level 3 until midnight Wednesday. Blues CEO Andrew Hore said today he was comfortable making the call early and plans were ongoing to reschedule a pre-season game, if Auckland moves out of level 3. "Basically it was days and days of work to prepare for an event what we had planned. Which was more than a rugby game.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 15, 2021 23:03 UTC