Ben Blair has extended his contractual commitment to the Cardiff Blues until 2012, but former captain Xavier Rush has decided to call time on his five year association with the Blues to pursue another challenge in Northern Ireland with Ulster Rugby.
Having recorded a 38 to 23 bonus point win over the Scarlets last weekend, the Blues now have a home semi- final against last season's beaten finalists Gloucester, on Sunday 14 Match, 4.15pm kick off.
Cardiff Blues have a limited number of tickets available for this Saturday's highly anticipated 6 Nations Match- Wales v Scotland, which is taking place at the Millennium Stadium 2pm K.O.
Cardiff Blues travel to Parc y Scarlets this Saturday knowing that they must equal what Harlequins do at home against Gloucester if they are to reach the semi final of the LV=Cup.
Gareth Williams will make his third start for Wales when Warren Gatland's side travel to Twickenham to face England in the opening round of the 2010 RBS 6 Nations on Saturday (kick-off 5.00pm).
Blues and Scarlets supporters have the chance of a double bill of rugby entertainment at Parc y Scarlets this Saturday afternoon as both regions look to secure a place in the semi-finals of the LV=Cup.