Piri Weepu headlines an exciting Blues 10s squad named today to compete in the inaugural World Club 10s tournament in Singapore this weekend.

The Blues overcame a slow start to dismantle the NZ Barbarians 48-21 at Toll Stadium in Whangarei tonight.

Tenacious Blues loose forward Jerome Kaino will play his 50th Test for the All Blacks on Saturday when they take on England in the eagerly-anticipated second Test of the Steinlager Series at Forsyth Barr Stadium this Saturday.

The Blues have been dealt yet another blow at first five-eighths after Simon Hickey was injured playing for the New Zealand Under 20s on Tuesday.

Blues head coach Sir John Kirwan has named a side featuring an intriguing mix of experience and youthful enthusiasm for tomorrow’s clash with the NZ Barbarians at Toll Stadium, Whangarei (kick-off 6.30pm).

With less than two weeks to go until the inaugural World Cup 10s kick-off in Singapore, the draw was today unveiled.

Blues players Simon Hickey and Tevita Li are two of just three players to retain their starting spots for the New Zealand Under 20’s final pool match of the 2014 IRB Junior World Championship against Scotland tonight.

After a week away last week, the Blues (minus their All Blacks and New Zealand Under 20 representatives) are back at training this week to prepare for a match against the NZ Barbarians in Whangarei on Friday (kick-off 6.30pm)

Two of the Blues’ most exciting young stars will line up for the New Zealand Under 20 team to face South Africa tonight in the 2014 IRB Junior World Championship at QBE Stadium tonight.

Impressive young Blues lock Patrick Tuipulotu is poised to make his All Blacks debut after being named on the bench for Saturday’s opening Test of the Steinlager Series against England at Eden Park.