It's a formula that was at the forefront of last year's successful campaign and will pressure a dangerous Drua team high in confidence after their last-minute win over the Reds at the weekend.
Blues coach Vern Cotter said there had been a sharp focus as they prepared for the Drua contest.
"It's the 80-minute performance in front of us that we must be up for.
"There were some key things we took from the game against the Force and that we need to work on to make sure the performance improves."
The pack must get the side moving forward to gain dominance over the locals.
"They don't like being taken to dark places very much, although they have improved a lot this year.
"It'll be about our tempo, our strong points in the game and momentum shifts. We have to be prepared to accept linebreaks, but scramble hard to get back.
"We're prepared to be surprised at times by the way they can keep the ball alive. That has been a key focus. When we have the ball it is making sure we are accurate because any loose play feeds them and gives them oxygen."
Because it is a 7 pm game, Cotter expects a bigger crowd than usual, and the Blues will have to shut the crowd out and focus on their game.
"You've got to be fully immersed in what we're doing. That's been a big focus for this week."
Cotter was pleased that injured All Blacks lock Sam Darry has recommitted to the Blues until 2028.
"He's a good guy to coach because he listens and works hard on himself. He's a professional. Those are guys you enjoy having around and seeing them improve because you have satisfaction. It boosts the players around him."
Unavailable for the Blues' campaign this year due to shoulder surgery, he was missed especially for his carrying ability and the good body position he achieves.
"He cleans rucks very well, and creates fast ball for other players."
Darry said he didn't have to think too long about staying with the Blues.
"I love it in Auckland and what we're building. We found some success in the Super competition last year, which was a massive goal for us.
"But, at the same time, we're not satisfied with that. I want to achieve much more in the Blues jersey and, hopefully, can do that over the next three years."
Darry said it was frustrating suffering the training injury that caused his shoulder problem, especially after recovering from another training ground injury to his knee on last year's All Blacks end-of-year tour.
"It's an occupational hazard, we're crashing into things all the time, so these things are going to happen. It is bloody tough to watch, week in, week out. I was lucky enough last year to get a decent string of uninterrupted footy and managed to make the most of it."
That has given him time to work on things that are more difficult to achieve when playing, including getting stuck into working towards a Commerce degree.
He is due to meet with his surgeon next week, and that will give him more clarity around a return-to-play schedule, but he does expect he will be playing NPC rugby for Canterbury at the least.
"I'm trying to do everything I can to be available as soon as possible."
Darry said he took a lot from his exposure with the All Blacks last year.
But I've got a long way to go. I'm still very young and need to grow my body to dominate physically on the field. It's exciting looking at my game and where I can improve.
"Luke Romano always used to say to me that one day I would realise how big I am and it would unlock a lot of things for me within my game. I started to do that a wee bit near the back of Super and carried that over into international stuff."