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Foster would be coaching against the likes of familiar friends and foes in Dave Rennie, Robbie Deans and Todd Blackadder in League One.
The Blues might have an “edge” going into the new Super Rugby Pacific season as they continue to channel the hurt and “disappointment” from last year’s semi-final exit.
Blues and All Black prop Nepo Laulala has confirmed a post-World Cup move to France after signing a deal with a Top 14 club, while another All Black Alex Hodgman also has been farewelled by the club.
Caleb Clarke returns to the left wing in a near full-strength Blues side for the Semi Final, with Head Coach Leon MacDonald showing faith in those who’ve got the team to this point in the competition.
The Blues are the first team through to the Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals after beating the NSW Waratahs 41-12 at Eden Park on Friday night.
The Blues have been dealt a major blow ahead of their blockbuster quarter-final with the Waratahs at Eden Park on Friday night.
The Blues had an opportunity to secure a third-place finish with a win over a desperate Highlanders side in Auckland on Friday night.
In-form winger Mark Telea will play his 50th Super Rugby match on Friday night when the Blues host the Highlanders in a season-defining clash at Eden Park.
All Blacks midfielder Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has been named to return this weekend following a lengthy stint on the sidelines with a hand injury.