Sir John Kirwan has made a bold play to lure rugby league superstar Benji Marshall to the Blues next year.
Blues coach Kirwan met Marshall's Manager, Martin Tauber at his home in Sydney this week.
Speculation about Marshall's future has reached fever pitch.
The 28 year old Kiwi is in discussions with Sydney-based NRL club the Wests Tigers, where he is contracted until 2015, but a clause allows him to renegotiate after increases in the salary cap.
Tauber made it clear this week if Marshall turns his back on the Tigers it would be for rugby union.
He has previously been linked to Japanese rugby and the NSW Waratahs but those rumours were put down to boosting his value around the contract table.
Meanwhile, the Bulls beat the Kings 48-18, the Sharks beat the Blues 22-20, the Stormers thrashed the Cheetahs 28-3 and the Crusaders beat the Highlanders 40-12.
On Friday night, the Chiefs won over the Hurricanes 34 22.
Story by: Filipe Naikaso
Source: stuff.com
