The Blues have officially confirmed their squad for the 2025 Super Rugby season.
The squad is a mix of young blood and veteran experience with over two-thirds of the roster made up of players who have been developed in the Blues region.
After one season in Japan, New Zealand All Blacks star Beauden Barrett returns to the team and is joined by Payton Spencer, the son of All Blacks great Carlos Spencer.
Other members of the squad include the next generation of stars in Caleb Clarke and Hoskin Sotutu. However, Bryce Heem has been ruled out with a wrist injury.
โI think we'll start ahead of where we were last season, we can take the results and experience gained last time round and build on it this year, โ said Blues head coach Vern Cotter.
โI'm looking forward to getting in with everyone, reconnecting and getting back to work. It will be good to get to know the new squad members and see what they're all about.โ
Full Squad for 2025
Forwards:ย Angus Ta'avao, Ofa Tu'ungafasi, Marcel Renata, Jordan Lay, Joshua Fusitu'a, PJ Sheck, Kurt Eklund, Ricky Riccitelli, James Mullan, Laghlan McWhannell, Patrick Tuipulotu, Sam Darry, Josh Beehre, Cameron Suafoa, Adrian Choat, Dalton Papali'i, Anton Segner, Hoskins Sotutu, Ben Ake, Che Clark, Cameron Christie
Backs:ย Finlay Christie, Sam Nock, Taufa Funaki, Stephen Perofeta, Harry Plummer, Beauden Barrett, Rieko Ioane, Xavi Taele, Corey Evans, Zarn Sullivan, Mark Tele'a, Caleb Clarke, AJ Lam, Cole Forbes, Bryce Heem, Reon Paul, Meihana Grindlay, Payton Spencer
Player Movements
Ins:ย Beauden Barrett (Toyota Verblitz), Payton Spencer (Auckland), Che Clark (Sevens)
Outs: Soane Vikena (Highlanders), Caleb Tangitau (Highlanders), Akira Ioane (Japan TBC), Rob Rush, Corey Evans
