Blues head coach Sir John Kirwan announced today that Waisake Naholo, Baden Kerr, Bryn Hall and Kane Barrett have signed two-year contracts with the franchise.

Israel Dagg has to make surprise and timing his test weapons.

Ma'a Nonu is the latest All Black rumoured to be looking into a move from the Blues to the Highlanders.

Woodcock's surprise departure to Highlanders leaves Kirwan scrambling to fill a big hole.