After three consecutive losses, the Blues and an under-fire Beauden Barrett head south to face the in-form Crusaders in a qualifying final.

Coach Vern Cotter says his Auckland Blues will be undaunted by the challenge of ending the Canterbury Crusaders' remarkable unbeaten home play-off record in Super Rugby.

After three consecutive losses, the Blues and an under-fire Beauden Barrett head south to face the in-form Crusaders in a qualifying final.