Piri Weepu made a remarkable return to first-class rugby after breaking his leg at the end of the 2010 season.
Weepu was one of the stars of the All Blacks 2011 Rugby World Cup campaign and joins the Blues this year after seven seasons with the Hurricanes.
An outstanding halfback, Weepu is also looking for game time in the No.10 jersey where his sounds decision-making and kicking ability make him a skilled and dangerous first five-eighths.