Crusaders v Chiefs (SF)

[MN5]

Heard on the radio that a few Chiefs could be playing their last games. No mention of Messam though. Is he off or staying for another season?

[Nepia]

@Wurzel said in Crusaders v Chiefs (SF):

Chiefs fans have lowered the expectations of their team when they realised Rennie wasn't much chop and it was all Wayne Smith's doing to win those two titles.

You're a bit late to this one, Sammy C did it a couple of days ago.

[Bovidae]

@MN5 Messam is signed for next year as well.

[Crucial]

@antipodean said in Crusaders v Chiefs (SF):

@Tim said in Crusaders v Chiefs (SF):

How many penalties will Kane Hames give away?

I was just about to write that exact question.

I see Hika Elliot's fall from grace continues...

He's injured. See the 'not considered' list

[Crucial]

@Crash said in Crusaders v Chiefs (SF):

No Alaimalo? Guess he didn't recover fro whatever injury (ankle?) he picked up. Like the look of this kid though, goes looking for work and is hungry for the ball.

Rennie has answered that in saying they have gone for experience in TNW. Stevenson is a proven bencher.

[Hooroo]

I have an awful feeling. I love that Chiefs line up but I predict about 30 mins of stability against the Crusaders and then they run away with it.

Been years for a team to travel and win a playoff. I have hope but mind says nope

[ACT Crusader]

@Tim said in Crusaders v Chiefs (SF):

How many penalties will Kane Hames give away?

Between him and Sam Cane, they're good for about 6 or 7. But knowing Jacko, he'll probably swallow his whistle... 😎

[booboo]

@antipodean said in Crusaders v Chiefs (SF):

I see Hika Elliot's fall from grace continues...

Que? "Not considered". Is there a reason?

[Crucial]

@booboo said in Crusaders v Chiefs (SF):

@antipodean said in Crusaders v Chiefs (SF):

I see Hika Elliot's fall from grace continues...

Que? "Not considered". Is there a reason?

Everyone else on that list is known to be injured

[antipodean]

@Crucial said in Crusaders v Chiefs (SF):

@booboo said in Crusaders v Chiefs (SF):

@antipodean said in Crusaders v Chiefs (SF):

I see Hika Elliot's fall from grace continues...

Que? "Not considered". Is there a reason?

Everyone else on that list is known to be injured

I thought Johnny Fa'auli was running around on a paddock days ago?

[Crucial]

I guess 'not considered' means not considered fit enough to be selected for this game.

[Crucial]

The team lists make an interesting contrast.

The Crusaders are stacked with Test players in the forwards but are nowhere near that quality in the backs while the Chiefs have international players almost right through but the experience at that level is lower.

Crusaders - 10 (+1 reserve) Internationals/474 (+26) Tests played
Chiefs - (13 (+2) Internationals/ 270 (+25) Tests played

[Hooroo]

RENNIE FIRES UP!!!!

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/95207461/chiefs-coach-rennies-comments-add-fuel-to-the-fire-ahead-of-semifinal-clash-against-crusaders

Ummm well in saying he fires up, all he actually does is acknowledge and agree with question.

I'm just a dumbass that clciked on the article wondering what he was 'firing up' about

[Bovidae]

Knowler being from Chch, of course.

[No Quarter]

You know Rennie is serious when he is "bloody angry".

[KiwiMurph]

That is a piss poor crowd. Empty seats everywhere.

[taniwharugby]

@KiwiMurph just came to note the same...

[Donsteppa]

Shithouse turnout, Cantabs.

[chimoaus]

Are the tickets double price or something?

[chimoaus]

That take by Mckenzie deserves a replay, that was beautiful. However his ball control needs work lol.