Blues coach Tana Umaga is urging his side to perform better in local derbies, as he prepares to begin his season against the Highlanders in Dunedin tonight.
Having not won Super Rugby since 2003, the Blues are the New Zealand based side with the longest title drought, having seen all other four Kiwi sides lift the trophy since 2013.
Not only that, but the Blues also have the embarrassing record of finishing bottom of the New Zealand conference every year dating back to 2014.
Speaking at the Blues' media session yesterday, Umaga made it clear that his team's record against their local rivals needs to improve, having lost from winning positions several times in 2017.
The Blues will face the Highlanders at 6.35 tonight while the Reds will take on the Rebels at 8.45.
Tomorrow, the Sunwolves takes on the Brumbies at 4.15pm, defending champions the Crusaders will play the Chiefs at 6.35pm, while the Waratahs will host the Stormers at 8.45pm.
On Sunday, the Lions play the Jaguares at 1.05am and the Bulls will take on the Hurricanes at 3.15am this Sunday.
Source: TVNZ
