Not too many surprises, my Chiefs side looking stronger than the side that made the final last season (and where whopped up, just to keep we Chiefs fans in our place).  The big question in the Chiefs camp though, which All Black first five will be playing, and which on the bench, or hopefully, Donald in 12 and Delany in 10, I like that idea.  Three tighthead specialists named in the Chiefs squad, an interesting call, who is the 'allrounder' that can play both sides - my pick McGougan, and on the call of the New Zealand selectors.  Or is that just a hope?

The Blues looking to me at least, a little week in the propping department once you take out Woodcock.  Two imported tens in Brett and Kirkpatrick, and Lucky Luke also vying for that spot, perhaps.  In Luke's case more like wanting to be at 12, but getting forced to play 10 when the other two self destruct.  Blues will beat some good teams this coming season, but don't expect them to be there when the prizes are being handed out in May.

Hurricanes too looking a little week in the front row ranks, Hika Elliot staying with the Chiefs, so Coles remains the number two choice for the windy city wonders.  Young Aaron Cruden gets his chance to shine too, and fingers crossed he does for New Zealand, and Hurricanes rugby sake.  They could win things if they had a real ten.  Also means a happy Weepu, playing nine week in and week out.  Unless Bridesmaid coach Cooper calls the other way again.

Highlanders, well now is their hour, upfront anyway, with the third season as a tight five, it is now or never for the 'nearly' men to make the grade.  Michael Hobbs added to the mix this season as the Highlanders also try and find a ten to carry their hopes.  My outside tip at this early stage for top four. 

Crusaders.  Dan's back.  Jack's back.  Brett's gone.  So it is all good for the red and blacks.  So while the Highlanders might be the outside tip, hugging the inside rail at the moment from the Kiwi teams would have to be the 4 million times champions.

But without further ado, Bart's Super 14 squads for 2010, probably.

Blues:
Tony Woodcock, John Afoa, Charlie Faumuina, Tevita Mailau, , Keven Mealamu, Tom McCartney, Anthony Boric, Ali Williams, Kurtis Haiu, Jerome Kaino, Peter Saili, Serge Lilo, Tom Chamberlain, Chris Lowrey, Viliame Maafu, Alby Mathewson, Chris Smylie, Stephen Brett, Daniel Kirkpatrick, Luke McAlister, Benson Stanley, Isaia Toeava, George Pisi, Rudi Wulf, Anthony Tuitavake, Joe Rokocoko, Rene Ranger, Paul Williams.

Chiefs:
Nathan White, Ben Afeaki, James McGougan, Sona Taumalolo, Aled de Malmanche, Hika Elliot, Kevin O’Neill, Craig Clarke, Callum Retallick, Romana Graham, Jarrad Hoeata, Liam Messam, Tanerau Latimer, Luke Braid, Sione Lauaki, Colin Bourke, Brendon Leonard, Junior Poluleuligaga, Stephen Donald, Mike Delany, Callum Bruce, Jackson Willison, Richard Kahui, Lelia Masaga, Sitiveni Sivivatu, Dwayne Sweeney, Tim Nanai-Williams, Mils Muliaina.

Hurricanes:
John Schwalger, Jacob Ellison, Neemia Tialata, Anthony Perenise, Andrew Hore, Dane Coles, Jeremy Thrush, Bryn Evans, James Broadhurst, Jason Eaton, Michael Paterson, Victor Vito, Karl Lowe, Scott Waldrom, Rodney So’oialo, Nick Crosswell, Piri Weepu, Tyson Keats, Aaron Cruden, Willie Ripia, Ma’a Nonu, Conrad Smith, Jason Kawau, Tamati Ellison, David Smith, Hosea Gear, Andre Taylor, Cory Jane.

Crusaders:
Wyatt Crockett, Owen Franks, Ben Franks, Peter Borlase, Corey Flynn, Ti’i Paulo, Brad Thorn, Isaac Ross, Chris Jack, Sam Whitelock, Kieran Read, Richie McCaw, George Whitelock, Jonathan Poff, Thomas Waldrom, Andy Ellis, Kahn Fotuali’i, Daniel Carter, Daniel Bowden, Ryan Crotty, Tim Bateman, Robert Fruean, Adam Whitelock, Sean Maitland, Kade Poki, Zac Guildford, Colin Slade, Jared Payne.

Highlanders:
Jamie Mackintosh, Clint Newland, Chris King, Bronson Murray, Jason Macdonald, Jason Rutledge, Josh Bekhuis, Tom Donnelly, Hayden Triggs, Joe Tuineau, Adam Thomson, Alando Soakai, John Hardie, Tim Boys, Nasi Manu, Stephen Setephano, Jimmy Cowan, Sean Romans, Matt Berquist, Michael Hobbs, Jayden Hayward, Jason Shoemark, Kendrick Lynn, James Paterson, Fetu’u Vainikolo, Ben Smith, Robbie Robinson, Israel Dagg