Blues should sign Flavell immediately.

[gluck]

Don't panic I won't be starting Flavelling excessively. But a hard headed lock is what the blues need. He has the experience and the skills to do it. I have no doubts about his age. Troy would handle this level of rugby no problems. I don't believe he should or could get near the All Blacks, but boy the Blues do with some experience right now.

[ho hum]

No panic, Gluck, but they should see if Meads, Buck and Christian Cullen are available while you're at it.

Flavell had a dream opportunity and blew it bigtime. Rule off the page.

The Blues looked OK last night ..... apart from the Life Support System for a Haircut (McAllister) who can't tackle, kicked badly and survives on reputation.