Is Blues recovering from the blues

For years the Blues has been a seriously deficient team in Super Rugby - but from the pre-season games it seems that they may be serious contenders this year.   What do you think?
 

 Dont know Mike. I havent seen them play. They are a side big on talent and small on heart. Maybe that might change.For Cloudies sake one hopes they improve but for no other reason.

 Early days yet but Blues have some good players, a goo d coach & captain Kiano

 JW for Cloudys sake I do hope they get ahead of the southern queens. Now there is a side that looks like it will take a pasting.
Will even a rugby genius like Rassie be able t o salvage anything?

Beeno, spare a thought for your favorite team in prior years the weee stormers. One hopes this year is not so embarrassing that you have to continue to take refuge in US politics.

Mother Nonu could be back soon. 

At a preseason 'friendly' on Friday night Kaino punched an opponent in the head & gets a one week suspension .

 They've had a awesome team the last few seasons ... on paper that is.
Poor morale brought on by their coach has caused them much trouble.
They have the potential to be serious challengers this season. 
Can't wait for this seas on to kick off.