He also knew a huge victory for the Blues would not have been the best preparation for this round's tilt against New Zealand's benchmark Super 15 side.
Boric's survival gives the Blues more depth to help captain Ali Williams and Culum Retallick, who have been the side's favoured locks this season.
Selections will be knotty in several positions, especially in midfield where Francis Saili was sharp after injury removed the reliable Jackson Willison.
Five-eighths Chris Noakes was not as dependable as usual and was hooked not long after halftime after missing four from six kicks.