After eight straight series defeats, where do you turn? In NSW's case, following Queensland's record era of State of Origin dominance, you turn to the dark side. Dark as in black; as in All Black.

As he continues to plot NSW's next attempt to halt Queensland's streak, Blues coach Laurie Daley will this week travel to Auckland to watch and learn from one of the most successful sporting teams on the planet, rugby union's All Blacks.

Started off well: Laurie Daley's was all smiles after game one of the 2013 State of Origin series. Credit:Getty Images

Daley, whose first attempt as Blues coach this year resulted in a 2-1 series defeat, will meet with the All Blacks coach Steve Hansen, as well as attend the side's match against South Africa's Springboks at Eden Park on Saturday.

Daley, who will leave on Thursday, will observe the All Blacks at training as they prepare for their Test, no doubt hoping that some of the side's success rubs off on the Blues, who have not won a State of Origin series since 2005.