Auckland's North Shore hasn't been a happy hunting ground in recent times for the Blues and, while they scrapped home with the result, the scrappy 24-16 win over the second-string Jaguares was no different. With the side's playoff hopes on the line - even at this early stage - Blues Coach Tana Umaga will gladly take the points and his second win of the year.

Steven Luatua was tirelessly good. From No 8 the former All Black threw himself into everything on attack and defence.