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    Returning prop Angus Ta'avao is relishing a refreshing Blues environment under head coach Vern Cotter

    Returning prop Angus Ta'avao is relishing a refreshing Blues environment under head coach Vern Cotter


    The former All Black is set to make his 50th Super Rugby appearance for the Auckland-based club against the Fijian Drua on Saturday.

    He last played for the Blues at the end of 2015, before stints with the Waratahs and Chiefs.

    Ta'avao says Cotter's an open book.



    All Super Rugby round one teams will be named at 4pm.

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