The Blues want to turn the clock back to the days of Benji Marshall's short-lived rugby union stint this weekend

Sort of.

The Blues have not beaten the Crusaders at Eden Park since 2014 but will go in as favourites on Saturday night, with the visitors winless through four matches.

That winning team from a decade ago featured current players Angus Ta'avao and Patrick Tuipulotu on the bench, while league convert Benji Marshall was also riding the bench and not required.

Ta'avao says it's been a while.



SUPER RUGBY COVERAGE WITH HABIT HEALTH. TACKLING ALL YOUR ACHES AND PAINS FROM SPORT AND WORK.