The Ioane brothers always wanted to play for the Blues growing up, but come Saturday they'll finally realise another childhood dream when they run out on to Eden Park for a Super Rugby final.
The Blues host the Highlanders this weekend with the Auckland franchise in its first final since 2003, when both Rieko and Akira Ioane were still in primary school.
TV NZ reports for Akira, it's a chance to make his own history after hearing painful stories as a rookie from club greats such as Jerome Kaino about never winning a Super Rugby title.
The brothers said the team has touched on the club's history leading into the final but it isn't something they're putting too much onus on.
The Blues face the Highlanders at 7.05pm Saturday.
[Source: TV NZ]
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