The New Zealand Herald's Chris Rattue believes that Auckland rugby and the Blues need Dan Carter to rejuvenate their fortunes.
"But the whole Blues set-up would benefit from the introduction of a world-class playmaker schooled in the great Robbie Deans' regime. Hopefully, Carter would teach the Blues a thing or two, rather than the other way around. Watching their pathetic capitulation against the Reds at Albany, there must be serious questions over whether discipline in their camp is what it should be.
"There were a couple of strong performances - with Anthony Boric and Rudi Wulf catching the eye - but the overall effort was abysmal. They are a team without a mantra, who only have good days when the chips fall their way.
"Whether the Blues make the semifinals or not - and you would have to doubt that they will - their progress is not encouraging. Pat Lam needs a major rethink. If only that future could include Dan Carter. The trouble is, Carter may not regard trying to turn around an unruly side as the best way of preparing for the All Blacks, or enjoying his rugby. He may decide to stick with the devilishly good and stable franchise that he knows, rather than the Auckland devil that he doesn't."
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