Luke McAlister had a night to forget on Saturday but how did his performance measure up against fellow first five-eighths?

Sonny Bill Williams extended his unbeaten boxing record with an expected victory over Tongan Alipate Liava'a.

It is never ideal to reverse into the play-offs but, with the Blues falling to their third consecutive defeat, that is what they are doing.

The Chiefs have beaten the Blues 16-11 in a tightly-contested match at Eden Park in Auckland.

The Hurricanes scored four tries to two to overwhelm the Lions at Westpac Stadium in Wellington.

The Stormers swept past the Rebels 40-3 in their Super Rugby match at AAMI Park to consign Melbourne to their seventh successive loss.

Tracey Nelson compares the key statistics of the main contenders looking to back up Dan Carter as the All Blacks' no.10.

Dylan Cleaver provides the complete guide to the latest round of the Super 15.

All Black Mils Muliaina explains the reasoning behind signing a two-year contract in Japan.

Some might say the troubles have been hovering for the Blues, that the problems have not been too far from the surface.

The midfield temperature went up a few notches as the Blues and Chiefs unveiled their heavy artillery for tomorrow's clash.

If ever there was a match where motivation should not be lacking then this is the one for the Highlanders.

Luke McAlister will replace Stephen Brett as the starting first five-eighths for the Blues' on Saturday.