PRESSURE STARTING TO CRANK BUT NOTHING MAJOR
Umaga has had two years in which to stamp his mark on the Blues and the improvements have come, albeit slowly. There must be expectations from high up at the franchise that the Blues will make the playoffs this year and questions will be asked if they don’t.
However, there is probably little chance of Umaga not having his contract renewed. After the wreckage of the Pat Lam and John Kirwan years, the Blues desperately need stability and Umaga provides that. He has a plan, most people can see that, now it’s up to his players to deliver on that and on their potential.