Gareth Anscombe Axed by Blues

Amidst the excitement on TV in the buildup to Valerie Adams receiving her gold medal, a big piece of news for rugby fans somehow slipped through with One News reporting that Gareth Anscombe has been delisted from the Blues for next season.

The promising Auckland first five made his Super rugby debut during a difficult season for the Blues in bits and pieces and was set to play a bigger role in 2013 following a full campaign with Auckland in the ITM Cup.

Not anymore, it appears. Which means who on earth will play first five for the Blues next season?

More on this story as it unfolds.