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<p>Sammy, how can you like that post? </p>
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<p>Because it's the Chiefs... and I hate them.</p>
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<p>I'm actually a big supporter of both players, especially Nepo whom I've watched at club level for a few years now.</p>
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<p>Nepo had a lot of support down here when he broke his back a couple of years ago. Hope he gets the same up there.</p> -
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<p>Because it's the Chiefs... and I hate them.</p>
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<p>I'm actually a big supporter of both players, especially Nepo whom I've watched at club level for a few years now.</p>
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<p>Nepo had a lot of support down here when he broke his back a couple of years ago. Hope he gets the same up there.</p>
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<p>Nah, they will just flag him and hope he recovers miraculously without support and help.</p>
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<p>Team has probably forgotten his name already</p> -
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<p>Jarrod Firth a possibility to step back into the squad.</p>
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<p>What happened to that big unit lock from Waikato? He wasn't in the ITM cup. was he injured?</p>
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<p>Brian Alainu'uese? They have brought him in to help out with injuries before, so that is a good call. I think he tends to be injured as soon as ITM Cup rugby comes around. Perhaps his huge frame (135kg) works against him, at times.</p> -
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<p>Brian Alainu'uese? They have brought him in to help out with injuries before, so that is a good call. I think he tends to be injured as soon as ITM Cup rugby comes around. Perhaps his huge frame (135kg) works against him, at times.</p>
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<p>Alainu'uese had a shoulder injury so couldn't play for Waikato but might be available for the WTG. Luke Katene had the same problem. Skeen needs to put on some bulk. </p>
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<p>Allardice should partner BBBR. Tucker probably makes the bench now, but Seu can also play lock. A few of the other loose forwards could be used at lock so there are options.</p>
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<p>For prop, Koloamatangi is another option at prop but still inexperienced. Firth would be a good bet. A lot of pressure on Tokolahi now.</p>
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<p>There must be some other props and locks Rennie can jet in from Christchurch (via Auckland/Tonga)... aside <strong>Siate Tokolahi </strong></p>
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<p>Fixed.</p> -
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<p>Fixed.</p>
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<p>Laulala came via Samoa/Counties, Bird the Hawke's Bay and Retallick from Amberly. They all come from somewhere before being turned into the real deal. Rennie is loyal to his wholesaler, I'll give him that.</p> -
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<p>Laulala came via Samoa/Counties, Bird the Hawke's Bay and Retallick from Amberly. They all come from somewhere before being turned into the real deal. Rennie is loyal to his wholesaler, I'll give him that.</p>
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<p>You're missing the part where Retallick signed with Hawke's Bay straight out of high school, made the U20s from there and that's when Rennie got a look at him.</p>
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<p>But hey, don't let facts get in the way of a whine. Fuck it feels great reading Cantabs whining about other teams poaching their players.</p> -
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<p><strong>Laulala came via Samoa/Counties, Bird the Hawke's Bay and Retallick from Amberly.</strong> They all come from somewhere before being turned into the real deal. Rennie is loyal to his wholesaler, I'll give him that.</p>
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<p>So of the three (four if you include Tokolahi) the one who moved away earliest and didn't play Canterbury ITM/Crusaders by far and away the best....interesting...</p>
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<p>Laulala came via Samoa/Counties, Bird the Hawke's Bay and Retallick from Amberly. They all come from somewhere before being turned into the real deal. Rennie is loyal to his wholesaler, I'll give him that.</p>
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<p>Careful Wurzel. </p>
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<p>Rule number one on this board is: don't criticise Super Coach Rennie
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<p>But hey, don't let facts get in the way of a whine. Fuck it feels great reading Cantabs whining about other teams poaching their players.</p>
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<p>I'd consider your dig about Retallick if you handed back Read. Fair swap?</p> -
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<p>Careful Wurzel. </p>
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<p>Rule number one on this board is: don't criticise Super Coach Rennie :)</p>
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<p>Yeah, I forgot the Fern can't have a bit of fun when the topic somehow concerns anything Red & Black.</p> -
<p>Pretty disappointed about that. Thought Laulala was a good chance to challenge for the Ab starting TH spot. Strikes me that Faumuina will always be the impact player off the bench, but was hoping Laulala might challenge Franks. All 3 ligaments is pretty unlucky.</p>
