Blues coach Sir John Kirwan is confident Piri Weepu will join the Super Rugby side in good shape.

The All Blacks halfback was heavily criticised last season after putting on too much weight following the Rugby World Cup.

The 2013 Super Rugby season starts on the 15th of next month with Blues playing Hurricanes on the 23rd in their first match.

Story by: Dhanjay Deo
Source: justsportsnews