The Blues’ playoff aspirations were extinguished last night as they fell to a 34-13 defeat to the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein.

Ahead of Sunday morning’s (12.50am NZT) must-win clash with the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein, check out this interactive infographic to keep yourself fully informed.

Blues head coach Sir John Kirwan has made four changes to the starting XV for Sunday morning’s (kick-off 12.50am NZT) clash with the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein.

After proving such a hit with passionate fans for the Blues v Hurricanes game at Eden Park in April, we’re bringing back the #truebluebox for next week’s game against the Chiefs – and it’s going to be bigger and better than ever!

The Blues’ 22-20 defeat to the Sharks in Durban on Sunday morning has been compounded by news that first five-eighths Chris Noakes suffered a thigh strain and will return to New Zealand.

Blues halfback Piri Weepu will join Chris Noakes on a flight back to Auckland later this evening after failing to recover from a rib injury he sustained against the Sharks.

Blues head coach Sir John Kirwan insists his team is still in the hunt for a playoff spot despite suffering an injury time defeat to the Sharks in Durban overnight.

Ahead of Sunday morning’s (kick-off 12.50am) must-win clash with the Sharks in Durban, check out this interactive infographic to keep yourself fully informed

It might be James Parsons’ first tour to South Africa with the Blues, but it’s certainly not holiday mode for the hooker who has only one goal in mind ñ to win this Saturday’s game against the Sharks

Blues head coach Sir John Kirwan has named his side for Sunday morning’s must-win match against the Sharks at King’s Park in Durban (kick-off 12.50am NZT).