Blues skipper Paul Tito revealed the players are buzzing with excitement after the decision to move Friday's RaboDirect PRO12 clash against Connacht to Cardiff Arms Park.

Cardiff Blues can confirm that they will play this Friday's fixture against Connacht at Cardiff Arms Park.

Connacht have not won in Wales since their 13-11 victory over the Dragons at Rodney Parade on 18 April 2008.

While George North was busy earning plaudits left, right and centre against Ireland, Cardiff Blues wing Tom James reminded Wales boss Warren Gatland of his talents with a four-try Anglo-Welsh Cup display against Harlequins on Sunday.

Cardiff Blues star Leigh Halfpenny put his World Cup ghosts to bed as he proved the matchwinning hero in Wales 23-21 defeat of Ireland in the Six Nations.

Cardiff Blues flanker Martyn Williams was left cursing his misfortune after a second injury setback dashed his hopes of returning from long-term absence.

After spending 15 months on the treatment table full-back Ben Blair has every intention of retaining his starting slot at Cardiff following a points-scoring comeback against Gloucester.

Leigh Halfpenny could be in line to take over the kicking duties with Wales after impressing for the Cardiff Blues.

Cardiff Blues full-back Ben Blair is set to end 15 months of injury hell when he returns a rugby field for the first time since October 2010 against Gloucester this weekend.

Cardiff Blues' joint head coach Gareth Baber holds no fear of facing Leinster in Dublin despite losing twice this year to the defending Heineken Cup champions in the RaboDirect PRO12.