http://files.allblacks.com/nzru_media_releases/2012/09_September/2013_Investec_Super_Rugby_Draw_210912.pdf
In a nutshell, the Australian teams will kick off the season, while the Crusaders don't even start the season until round 3. And don't worry too much that the Blues venues are TBC on that media release.
The deadline for players to be mutually de-listed by Super rugby franchises was on Monday and there was one high profile de-listing with the Blues removing Gareth Anscombe from their protected list - it doesn't mean that Anscombe will not play for the Blues as it transpires.
However, with plenty of players overseas now and yet again, more impressive young talent on the scene as witnessed in this year's ITM Cup, who could possibly bolt into one of the Super rugby squads - note these players haven't got a contract yet with a Super rugby side at this stage.
(And who could the Blues have lined up to replace Gareth Anscombe at the Blues?)
Hayden Parker, Otago
In his second season for Otago, Kurow-born Hayden Parker has really stepped up to become the first choice pivot in a young, inexperienced team. His kicking record has been superb - best out of all the kickers indoors at the Forsyth Barr Stadium, but his all-round play has been pretty good too. He would make a very good backup first-five at any of the Super Rugby franchises: he could be handy at his home franchise, the Highlanders given their bad luck at that position in the last 2 seasons. The Blues could be his best bet though given the dearth of good first-fives there at this stage.
Baden Kerr, Counties Manukau
With Gareth Anscombe out of favour a bit at the Blues, one wonders if John Kirwan is looking at young Baden Kerr at the Steelers. The team down the Southern Motorway have been sublime this season and Kerr has been one of the keys in a revitalized Counties team coached by Tana Umaga. Baden Kerr was superb a few seasons ago in his first season of ITM Cup rugby but injuries held him back in 2011. However, he has returned to his best and could be in line for a Super rugby contract. However, one wonders if giving him the no.1 spot at the Blues would be a bit of a huge gamble.
Juan Martin Hernandez, Racing Metro Paris
Not really a young head but certainly one playmaker any team would love to have. With Argentina also now playing in the Rugby Championship, expect to see more Pumas playing in Super Rugby - it's the only way they can learn more about their rivals rather than playing in the Northern Hemisphere where the intensity there doesn't quite prepare them for playing the Boks and All Blacks week in week out. Hernandez could be perfect for the Blues as he can provide the experience a potentially talented but still inexperienced backline needs. At this stage a bit of an outside chance but there's still plenty of time especially since Hernandez doesn't need to be protected by the Blues.
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