But the former Highlanders coach is enjoying his stint in Auckland and sees the match against the Highlanders as nothing more than another game.
Moore was the assistant coach for the Highlanders for a couple of years before he took up the head coaching role in 2008.
He stayed for three years, with limited success, before leaving at the end of the 2010 season, replaced by current coach Jamie Joseph.
Moore was not lost to coaching altogether.
He returned to take Mid Canterbury to a couple of Heartland titles and then got back into Super rugby as the Blues new forwards coach this season.
Auckland life is meeting with Moore's approval and he is there to stay for the foreseeable future.
''I'm loving it up here. I'm probably on the Gregg's instant rather than the lattes but I am really enjoying it,'' he said.
''That is why I went back and coached Mid Canterbury. I wanted to keep my hand in and have a chance to coach at this level again.''
But it has a been a tough start for Moore. The side gained its first win last week - over the Brumbies 16-14 - after opening the season with seven straight losses.
Moore admitted at times it had been tough but the side had stayed strong.
''The spirit has always been there. The guys have hung tough and there has always been good heart in the side. They're good blokes. But it was really good to get that win, and get across that line.
''Last week we probably got one or two more opportunities that we have not taken previously and we managed to take them and get across the line, build a bit more pressure and turn it into penalties.''
The side is looking to build on the win and the next mission is up against the Highlanders at Forsyth Barr Stadium on Saturday night.
Moore admits the former side he coached will be a tough nut to crack.
''They have been playing very well and are a good outfit. They appear to have a really good culture and play for each other. They play in that unstructured way and that can be lethal at times.''
When asked if he thought the game against his old side meant any more to him, he replied in the negative.
''Not really. I'm with the Blues now and it is about beating the Highlanders ... I've got some good memories from being down there for a few years. It was my home for a long time ... it does seem a long time ago.
''I've never actually been to the new stadium, so that should be something good.''
Moore's reign down south ended with more losses than wins, although many of those defeats were close.
The same thing was happening with the Blues.
Moore said turning those narrow defeats into wins came down to consistency and converting chances.
''Those losses are tough but you just have to keep working, keep doing what you are doing. Doing the analytical work and focusing on what you have to do.''
The Blues confirmed yesterday flanker Luke Braid would not play on Saturday because of concussion issues.
