Chiefs 2018

ARHS

Courtesy of the Chiefs. Team list for the friendly v Hurricanes last week:

Sam Prattley
Liam Polwart
Angus Ta’avao
Michael Allardice
Sam Caird
Luke Jacobson
Mitchell Karpik (blank jersey)
Pita Gus Sowakula
Brad Weber
Marty McKenzie
Shaun Stevenson
Charlie Ngatai (c)
Sean Wainui
Toni Pulu
Solomon Alaimalo
Samisoni Taukei’aho
Ayden Johnstone
Jeff Thwaites
Jack Jordan
Liam Messam
Jonathan Taumateine
Luteru Laulala
Johnny Faauli
Nigel Ah Wong
Ciahahn Matoe
Matt Matich
Daniel Waite (blank jersey)

The very new names are Jack Jordan and Daniel Waite. Matoe and Johnstone have been playing Waikato club rugby and Ah Wong has Super rugby experience.

The significant point is the continued absence of several players: Falcon, Verney, Aumua, McNicol, Ardron, Boshier, Seu, Laulala, Kautai. But Ardron and Boshier might be back this weekend. Not much luck on the injury front, while Highlanders seem to have a full squad to choose from.

Bovidae

The Waikato Times article says that Cooper made a lot of changes at HT in that game. There was also a strong wind which was behind the Chiefs in the 1st half and with the Canes in the 2nd half. A classic game of two halves.

Stargazer

@arhs said in Chiefs 2018:

Courtesy of the Chiefs. Team list for the friendly v Hurricanes last week:

Sam Prattley

Liam Polwart

Angus Ta’avao

Michael Allardice

Sam Caird

Luke Jacobson

Mitchell Karpik (blank jersey)

Pita Gus Sowakula

Brad Weber

Marty McKenzie

Shaun Stevenson

Charlie Ngatai (c)

Sean Wainui

Toni Pulu

Solomon Alaimalo

Samisoni Taukei’aho

Ayden Johnstone

Jeff Thwaites

Jack Jordan

Liam Messam

Jonathan Taumateine

Luteru Laulala

Johnny Faauli

Nigel Ah Wong

Ciahahn Matoe

Matt Matich

Daniel Waite (blank jersey)

The very new names are Jack Jordan and Daniel Waite. Matoe and Johnstone have been playing Waikato club rugby and Ah Wong has Super rugby experience.

The significant point is the continued absence of several players: Falcon, Verney, Aumua, McNicol, Ardron, Boshier, Seu, Laulala, Kautai. But Ardron and Boshier might be back this weekend. Not much luck on the injury front, while Highlanders seem to have a full squad to choose from.

Maybe you didn't notice it, but Levi Aumua was named in the Ta$man squad for yesterday's preseason game against Counties.

Stargazer

Just read on his instagram that Tiaan Falcon may possibly be back playing next weekend, but he doesn't know where yet (club rugby in Hawke's Bay or Waikato).

ARHS

@stargazer

I thought in 2nd half yesterday that Marty M was being prepared to start v Brumbies next week. If DMac is rested, and saved for Hurricanes, then Falcon is a week late... Maybe Luteru Laulala on the bench next week?

Bovidae

DMac and ALB both need to be rested for one of the next 2 games, so logically the Brumbies. Hopefully Charlie's injury isn't too bad as a midfield without either of them gives me the shits.

Bovidae

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=12080918

Crucial

@arhs said in Chiefs 2018:

@stargazer

I thought in 2nd half yesterday that Marty M was being prepared to start v Brumbies next week.

That’s them fucked then.

Duluth

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=12081842

Bovidae

I've just watched a story on TV3. Tu’inukuafe said he is keen to stay at the Chiefs as loyalty is a big thing for him, and they gave him his chance. But he wants to be based in the same place all year so if he goes to the Highlanders then NH could lose him too. Would the Blues make a play for him?

I'm not sure what the situation is with Mitchell Graham and his contract, and then there is the concussion problem hanging over Hames. Graham could be at risk as Ross has youth and potential on his side.

Bovidae

More info in the Stuff article.

The Chiefs had six contracted props at season's start, with Nepo Laulala and Atu Moli locked in till the end of the 2020 season, Kane Hames and Sefo Kautai signed till 2019, with Mitchell Graham and Aidan Ross off contract after this campaign.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/105179090/chiefs-to-do-everything-they-can-to-keep-karl-tuinukuafe-beyond-this-season

Crucial

Laulala's return 'delayed'. Anyone got further info?

Bovidae

@crucial said in Chiefs 2018:

Laulala's return 'delayed'. Anyone got further info?

I think his fractured forearm hasn't healed as quickly as they hoped.

gt12

Sorry, but I’d be booting Mitchell and trying to keep the moustacheoud man mountain.

Crucial

@gt12 said in Chiefs 2018:

Sorry, but I’d be booting Mitchell and trying to keep the moustacheoud man mountain.

Absolutely.
We also don't know as much about Moli as the selectors do. The longer his problems continue the longer you'd have to think he will need to retire.

Bovidae

We are pleased to announce that Alex Nankivell, Sean Wainui and Liam Polwart have re-signed through with the Gallagher Chiefs until the end of the 2020 season.

Wainui must be Ngatai's replacement.

Bovidae

One minor correction, Messam was born in Blenheim not Rotorua.

We'll have to acknowledge Liam when he comes onto the field instead of at the end of the match.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/105414940/liam-messam-set-for-hamilton-hurrah-in-chiefs-super-rugby-clash-with-hurricanes

Bovidae

@stargazer said in Chiefs 2018:

Chiefs U18 2018
8th July – 14th July 2018 St Paul’s Collegiate, Hamilton

Here is the team selected to play the Crusaders U18s at St Paul's Collegiate School tomorrow. Kickoff is 2:45pm. I might wander down to watch if the weather is good.

Pou Sorenson (Rotorua Boys High School)
Bernie Hati (Rotorua Boys High School)
Connar Brunton (Hamilton Boys High School)
Josh Lord (Hamilton Boys High School)
Thomas Martin (Hamilton Boys High School)
Simon Parker (St Peter’s School)
Jake Russ (Hamilton Boys High School)
Andrew Viane (St Peter’s School)
Cortiz Lee Ratima (Hamilton Boys High School)
Rivez Reihana (St Kent’s, Waikato)
Peni Lasaqa (Bay of Plenty)
Lukas Halls (Kings College, Taranaki)
Gideon Wrampling (St Paul’s School)
Valynce Te Whare Crosby (St Paul’s School)
Selesitino Ravautaumada (Rotorua Boys High School)
Corrigan Miller (New Plymouth Boys High School)
Keelan Holten McMullen (Hamilton Boys High School)
Zac Ririnui (Rotorua Boys High School)
Alex McRobbie (St Kent’s, Counties)
Shi Jie Yong (Tauranga Boys College)
Thor Manase (Wesley College)
Manu Paea (Rotorua Boys High School)
Daniel Rona (New Plymouth Boys High School)
Paula Mahe (St Peter’s School)
Blair Murray (New Plymouth Boys High School)

mikedogz

Whats the deal with players going to school in Auckland but making a chiefs team? Are they playing for their home province/where family live or are they signed up ?

Chester Draws

I presume St Paul's School is St Paul's Collegiate.

Not many kids there from small schools. If selections only pick from the "name" schools it destroys the chances of them to compete.

The Silver Fern

Chiefs 2018