The Tana Umaga era has been launched in sumptuous style. At this rate Eden Park won't be big enough to contain the Blues supporters jumping back on the bandwagon.
Of course it's early doors, game one of a long Super Rugby season, but the Blues' thrilling 33-31 victory over defending champions the Highlanders in front of 21,983 delirious fans has certainly delivered the perfect start for the embarrassments of last season.
The back three, in particular, was impressive, Rene Ranger brought the danger late off the bench and Bryn Hall and Ihaia West were quality in the halves.