The Blues can hear the noises about Good Friday.

They are up against the Melbourne Rebels at North Harbour Stadium eyeing a bonus point victory against the first year franchise.

Coach Pat Lam accepted the assessment and said the Blues had to rise above any verbal sideshows for their next Super 15 match.

Lam said the Blues had made strong gains this season dealing with each match, concentrating on their next task which is the Rebels.

The Blues host the Rebels on Friday at 7.35pm.

Story by: Dreu Vukailagi
Source: NZ Herald