The Blues are set to be without captain Jerome Kaino for up to four weeks as the All Blacks flanker battles a shoulder injury.

Kaino was forced off during the second half of their 25 all draw with the Queensland Reds in Brisbane last weekend.

He left with his right shoulder in a makeshift sling after a collision with Carmichael Hunt.

The Blues have a bye this week before hosting the Jaguares in their sixth‑round clash at Eden Park.

Meanwhile, the Hurricanes face the Kings at 6.35pm Friday.