Blues head coach Sir John Kirwan said he was extremely proud of his team despite their 16-23 defeat to the Chiefs in Mount Maunganui on Saturday night.

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The Blues slumped to their third successive defeat as they were overrun by the Chiefs 23-16 in a tense arm wrestle in Mount Maunganui tonight.

The Blues Development team are looking to end their season on a high when they run out against Japan A at Pakuranga this evening.

Blues head coach Sir John Kirwan has made just one injury enforced change to the starting XV for Saturday’s match against the Chiefs in Mount Maunganui.

The Blues Development team have finished their campaign with a comprehensive 43-19 victory over Japan A.

You might think the last thing the Blues would want after consecutive losses is to face defending champions the Chiefs this week, but that’s exactly the sort of challenge head coach Sir John Kirwan hopes will spark his side back into life.

We kicked off #truebluechat last night, a new question and answer format on Twitter where fans can come together to discuss all things Blues during the 2013 Investec Super Rugby season.

This week’s True Blue HQ Fan of the Week, presented by Barfoot & Thompson, is Paul Alexander (@SportyPaulos)!

Yesterday’s disappointing 27-30 loss to the Waratahs has been compounded by news Blues prop Charlie Faumuina is out of action for up to six weeks with a calf strain.