AT A GLANCE

Blues in 2017: Played 15, won 7, drew 1, lost 7; points for 425, points against 391. Results: bt Rebels (a) 56-18; lost to Chiefs (a) 26-41; lost to Highlanders (h) 12-16; lost to Crusaders (a) 24-33; bt Bulls (h) 38-14; bt Force (h) 24-15; lost to Highlanders (a) 20-26; lost to Hurricanes (h) 24-28; bt Brumbies (a) 18-12; by Waratahs (a) 40-33; bt Cheetahs (h) 50-32; lost to Stormers (a) 22-30; drew with Chiefs (h) 16-16; bt Reds (h) 34-29; lost to Sunwolves (a) 21-48. Previous 5 seasons 2016: 8-1-6 11th 2015: 3-13 14th 2014: 7-9 10th 2013: 6-10 10th 2012: 4-12, 12th