The Blues have moved into Super Rugby's Top 6 with a bonus point 40-19 takedown of the Western Force at Eden Park. 

The defending champions led 12-7 at halftime before scoring four tries in the second stanza to extend their advantage. 

Coach Vern Cotter says his side are starting to believe they can overcome a sluggish start to their title defence. 

Piney caught up with Blues hooker Kurt Eklund after their hard-fought win. 

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The Blues have moved into Super Rugby's Top 6 with a bonus point 40-19 takedown of the Western Force at Eden Park.&nbsp;
The defending champions led 12-7 at halftime before scoring four tries in the second stanza to extend their advantage.&nbsp;
Coach Vern Cotter says his side are starting to believe they can overcome a sluggish start to their title defence.&nbsp;
Piney caught up with Blues hooker Kurt Eklund after their hard-fought win.&nbsp;
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Kurt Eklund: Blues hooker recaps their Super Rugby win over the Western Force

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