Ranger after more ball against Rebels In-form Rene Ranger is relishing the prospect of getting his hands on the ball more when he shifts back to centre for the Blues' Super Rugby clash with the Melbourne Rebels in Auckland. Ranger had a frustrating time on the wing in the 18-17 win over the Stormers last weekend as the South Africans' defence stopped the ball getting out to him. An ankle injury to Jackson Willison means the Blues will put out a reshuffled backline at Eden Park on Saturday, with Ranger linking up again in midfield with Francis Saili. The hard-running Ranger says he enjoys the experience that wingers get of being put in space by their inside backs, but centre was probably his preferred position at the moment. "You get the ball more," he said. You get to make the hard decisions. A combination of some impressive displays and injuries to Richard Kahui, Conrad Smith and Ma'a Nonu has put Ranger in the All Blacks frame. The 26-year-old would jump at the chance to add to his three Test appearances, all in 2010, but said his present focus was on Super Rugby. "It would be great to make higher honours, but at the end of the day, it's the All Blacks' call," he said. All I can do is keep playing well for the Blues. Ranger put his form down to being fitter after a solid pre-season and the faith shown in him by coach Sir John Kirwan and the rest of the coaching staff. "They've really trusted me to do what I can for the team, and I guess it's showing on the field," he said. Victory over the Stormers, when the Blues had to withstand a late onslaught on their line, put them fifth on the ladder. The Rebels are 12th, with just two wins, both over the Western Force, although they have lost their past three matches by just six points or fewer.