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    @Stargazer Aussie comms usually say the Waikato Chiefs, Wellington Hurricanes etc too.

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    @taniwharugby said in Chiefs 2020:

    @Stargazer Aussie comms usually say the Waikato Chiefs, Wellington Hurricanes etc too.

    mainly because they are blinkered, ignorant fuckheads.

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    The Chiefs' new midfield wrecking ball that could take them to the next level

    The Chiefs' new midfield wrecking ball that could take them to the next level

    When Quinn Tupaea debuted for Waikato during the 2018 season, it was hard not to be impressed. This year, he will be entering his first season with the Chiefs and there's plenty of hype surrounding the young midfielder.

    This article suggests Quinn Tupaea had a contract for this year locked in at the end of 2018 for the 2020 season. Not a bad insight, although they say Manu was a key 12 for them last year when he only played 13, at least from what I recall.

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    https://www.chiefs.co.nz/news-item/cruden-hits-the-ground-running?fbclid=IwAR03neZsXW39cRanlFncb3ZrmuIsZgyTjEPLK5AfQJM_xrWRjwYSwqwTmUc

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    It seems like Adam Thomson is training with the Chiefs.

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    @Yeetyaah I have got a phone call booked in with the Hurricanes organisation for tomorrow as it looks like the Chiefs will be looking for opposition for their Presidents Grade Team they appear to be laying the foundations for.

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    @Yeetyaah Good on him! He's had a hell of a journey the last few years, with that terrible health scare. It's incredible that he's been able to get back to where he is now. Another older player who can be useful as a mentor to all the rookies. With so many players having gone overseas the last few years, it's players like Thomson (and Cruden) who can add value by letting the young ones benefit from their experience.

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    @Stargazer said in Chiefs 2020:

    @Yeetyaah Good on him! He's had a hell of a journey the last few years, with that terrible health scare. It's incredible that he's been able to get back to where he is now. Another older player who can be useful as a mentor to all the rookies. With so many players having gone overseas the last few years, it's players like Thomson (and Cruden) who can add value by letting the young ones benefit from their experience.

    Yeah I am stoked. If he does play he is tough and I like that

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    @Stargazer Totally. After his health scare it's crazy good to see him back playing professionally. He's pretty ripe but good for mentoring. Just weird to see him in the Chiefs as he was Landers hard for his career. Definitely not complaining.

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    Chiefs' media release:

    ADAM THOMSON JOINS REPLACEMENT PLAYERS

    Current Otago number eight and former All Black Adam Thomson has joined the Gallagher Chiefs squad as one of eight replacement players currently in with the squad.
    
    The bulk of the replacement players on hand are providing cover for the Gallagher Chiefs forward pack. Bay of Plenty prop Ross Geldenhuys is joined by Waikato props Robb Cobb and Ollie Norris, along with Counties Manukau hooker Donald Maka, to cover the front row. Taranaki lock Tupou Vaa’i completes the tight five cover. Thomson is joined by Waikato loose forward James Thompson.
    
    Bay of Plenty halfback Leroy Carter is the only back who concludes the eight players fielded.
    
    Thomson said: “I am really excited to work under Gats and I am also excited to be in a team like the Gallagher Chiefs. It’s a team I’ve always looked up to, especially playing against them. The flare that they bring and the excitement. They seem like they have a lot of fun out there which is always a team you want to be involved with. If I get an opportunity to play for the team it’ll be immense.”
    

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    So what is the status of a "replacement player"? Is that what they used to call "wider training group" players? So not on a full contract?

    Edited to add this quote, which says that he's only there as ABs/preseason cover.

    A Chiefs spokesperson told Stuff he was only signed on as All Blacks cover until early February at this stage, but said it was "highly likely" he would play in Friday's pre-season match against the Blues in Waihi. 
    
    The Chiefs' All Blacks returned to training this week but none of them will play in Waihi. Their Super Rugby campaign starts against the Blues at Eden Park on January 31. 
    

    https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/118778104/former-all-black-adam-thomson-joins-chiefs-in-preseason-training-for-super-rugby

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    @Yeetyaah said in Chiefs 2020:

    It seems like Adam Thomson is training with the Chiefs.

    One tough bugger . Good addition to a team .

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    @jegga said in Chiefs 2020:

    @Yeetyaah said in Chiefs 2020:

    It seems like Adam Thomson is training with the Chiefs.

    One tough bugger . Good addition to a team .

    I wonder how many 2011 World Cup winners are playing Super Rugby this season (Assuming the he could get a gig)

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    @Hooroo said in Chiefs 2020:

    @jegga said in Chiefs 2020:

    @Yeetyaah said in Chiefs 2020:

    It seems like Adam Thomson is training with the Chiefs.

    One tough bugger . Good addition to a team .

    I wonder how many 2011 World Cup winners are playing Super Rugby this season (Assuming the he could get a gig)

    Cruden is another.

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    @Nepia said in Chiefs 2020:

    @Hooroo said in Chiefs 2020:

    @jegga said in Chiefs 2020:

    @Yeetyaah said in Chiefs 2020:

    It seems like Adam Thomson is training with the Chiefs.

    One tough bugger . Good addition to a team .

    I wonder how many 2011 World Cup winners are playing Super Rugby this season (Assuming the he could get a gig)

    Cruden is another.

    Huzah! Of course.

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    https://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=12300339

    The news does not sound so immediately positive for rookie test loosie Luke Jacobson, who was forced home from Japan before a game was played because of lingering concussion issues. Gatland revealed Jacobson had yet to get a full medical clearance.

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    @Tim 😞 That sucks for Luke.

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    Not all bad news regarding Luke

    *Gatland said the Chiefs had been managing Jacobson's return.

    "He's been settling back into a lot of conditioning work and started to do some contact work," he said.

    "The aim for Luke is to come in for round three once he's got up to speed with all the fitness and contact work, when he feels comfortable.

    "The most important thing is to get a full clearance from the medics. He looks sharp and is pretty excited, and looking really good."

    Gatland told Foster the All Blacks have an open invitation to attend trainings and speak to the players. He sees promoting players into the test squad as an essential part of his job.

    The Chiefs are sleeping in tents and sleeping bags this week, in preparation for Friday's pre-season game against the Blues in Waihi.

    All Blacks will not be available but Gatland hopes some will line up in the Super Rugby opener at Eden Park on January 31.
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    https://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=12300364

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    @Tim oh no, who will throw to the opposition lineout?

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    @mariner4life Yeah, I'm hoping to see Taukei'aho start this year. Could be an AB bolter.

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