With the five New Zealand Super Rugby franchises naming their squads today, APNZ looks at how each side stands heading into the 2013 season.

Blues head coach Sir John Kirwan announced today that Waisake Naholo, Baden Kerr, Bryn Hall and Kane Barrett have signed two-year contracts with the franchise.

Ma'a Nonu is the latest All Black rumoured to be looking into a move from the Blues to the Highlanders.

Woodcock's surprise departure to Highlanders leaves Kirwan scrambling to fill a big hole.

All Black prop Tony Woodcock has left the Blues to join the Highlanders.