SRA: Final. Crusaders vs Chiefs

[Tim]

@african-monkey said in SRA Round 10: Blues v Chiefs:

@yeetyaah You guys are only wasting money on airfares going down lets be honest....

[ACT Crusader]

@tim said in SRA Round 10: Blues v Chiefs:

@african-monkey said in SRA Round 10: Blues v Chiefs:

@yeetyaah You guys are only wasting money on airfares going down lets be honest....

Chiefs still favourites.

[Hooroo]

I’m assuming no new injuries for this week for the likely starting lineup??

[Higgins]

@hooroo Naitoa Ah Kuoi has/had concussion. Whether he will be right for Saturday remains to be seen.

[Bovidae]

For the Chiefs, the concern will be over 2nd 5, if Nankivell is also out with his broken finger. And who starts at 1st 5. Gatland over Trask on form if DMac stays at fullback.

[Crucial]

Aidan Ross
Samisoni Taukei’aho
Angus Ta’avao
Tupou Vaa’i
Naitoa Ah Kuoi/ Josh Lord
Mitchell Brown
Lachlan Boshier
Luke Jacobson/ Pita Gus Sowakula

Brad Weber
Bryn Gatland
Alex Nankivell/ Rameka Poihipi
Anton Lienert-Brown
Etene Nanai-Seturo
Jonah Lowe
Damian McKenzie

Would like to see a couple of wildcards in reserves. Kapeli maybe? Florence? Sullivan?

Other options are Wainui at 13 (if fit) with ALB at 12 and for a left-field one how about moving ENS to fullback for the second half with DMac going to 10?

[Bovidae]

@crucial said in SRA: Final. Crusaders vs Chiefs:

Would like to see a couple of wildcards in reserves. Kapeli maybe? Florence? Sullivan?

Hopefully Jacobson is good to go, as that adds balance to the loose forward trio. Brown could also be used at lock if Ah Kuoi and Finau are unavailable. Kapeli moved into lock in the 2nd half.

Other options are Wainui at 13 (if fit) with ALB at 12 and for a left-field one how about moving ENS to fullback for the second half with DMac going to 10?

Wainui was struggling to walk off the field so I doubt he is in contention. He also showed in the 1st half why I don't like him as a centre when he had options to pass outside to his left near the Blues' 22 but ran straight at defenders, killing the attack. I like the idea of ENS moving to fullback, or Stevenson from the bench.

We'll have to see who is in the casualty ward.

[booboo]

@crucial said in SRA: Final. Crusaders vs Chiefs:

Aidan Ross
Samisoni Taukei’aho
Angus Ta’avao
Tupou Vaa’i
Naitoa Ah Kuoi/ Josh Lord
Mitchell Brown
Lachlan Boshier
Luke Jacobson/ Pita Gus Sowakula

Brad Weber
Bryn Gatland
Alex Nankivell/ Rameka Poihipi
Anton Lienert-Brown
Etene Nanai-Seturo
Jonah Lowe
Damian McKenzie

Would like to see a couple of wildcards in reserves. Kapeli maybe? Florence? Sullivan?

Other options are Wainui at 13 (if fit) with ALB at 12 and for a left-field one how about moving ENS to fullback for the second half with DMac going to 10?

Gee that's down on personnel

[Mackerzzzz]

@crucial said in SRA: Final. Crusaders vs Chiefs:

Aidan Ross
Samisoni Taukei’aho
Angus Ta’avao
Tupou Vaa’i
Naitoa Ah Kuoi/ Josh Lord
Mitchell Brown
Lachlan Boshier
Luke Jacobson/ Pita Gus Sowakula

Brad Weber
Bryn Gatland
Alex Nankivell/ Rameka Poihipi
Anton Lienert-Brown
Etene Nanai-Seturo
Jonah Lowe
Damian McKenzie

Would like to see a couple of wildcards in reserves. Kapeli maybe? Florence? Sullivan?

Other options are Wainui at 13 (if fit) with ALB at 12 and for a left-field one how about moving ENS to fullback for the second half with DMac going to 10?

kapeli did look good

[Bovidae]

The best choice.

Referee: Ben O’Keeffe
Assistant 1: James Doleman
Assistant 2: Paul Williams
TMO: Brendon Pickerill

[Chris]

@bovidae said in SRA: Final. Crusaders vs Chiefs:

The best choice.

Referee: Ben O’Keeffe
Assistant 1: James Doleman
Assistant 2: Paul Williams
TMO: Brendon Pickerill

For What Ref for the ripper rugby

[Crucial]

@chris said in SRA: Final. Crusaders vs Chiefs:

@bovidae said in SRA: Final. Crusaders vs Chiefs:

The best choice.

Referee: Ben O’Keeffe
Assistant 1: James Doleman
Assistant 2: Paul Williams
TMO: Brendon Pickerill

For What Ref for the ripper rugby

Those four are what we have to deal with. I agree that’s it’s probably the best job spread.

I reserve the right to bitch and moan when Pickerill makes a bad TMO call against the Chiefs though.

[Snowy]

@crucial said in SRA: Final. Crusaders vs Chiefs:

I reserve the right to bitch and moan

Waste of letters after that.

It's why we are here.

[Chris]

@crucial said in SRA: Final. Crusaders vs Chiefs:

@chris said in SRA: Final. Crusaders vs Chiefs:

@bovidae said in SRA: Final. Crusaders vs Chiefs:

The best choice.

Referee: Ben O’Keeffe
Assistant 1: James Doleman
Assistant 2: Paul Williams
TMO: Brendon Pickerill

For What Ref for the ripper rugby

Those four are what we have to deal with. I agree that’s it’s probably the best job spread.

I reserve the right to bitch and moan when Pickerill makes a bad TMO call against the Chiefs though.

I will be right with you bitching when he does it to the Crusaders.
I just hope it doesn’t cost either team the game.

[Bovidae]

I am only talking about O’Keeffe being the choice for ref.

[Chris]

@bovidae said in SRA: Final. Crusaders vs Chiefs:

I am only talking about O’Keeffe being the choice for ref.

He normally is a home town Ref.

[Yeetyaah]

I believe. It'll be tough, but I believe. But I won't be disapponted if the Chiefs lose, it's a tough ask and I'm honestly just happy that they made the final and improved from last year.

[Tim]

Adding to the good problems for the coaches is that lock Naitoa Ah Kuoi, loose forward Luke Jacobson and utility back Chase Tiatia are now all available for selection following their concussions.

Barnes said lock/loose forward Samipeni Finau and winger/centre Sean Wainui were “borderline” due to injuries picked up against the Blues, but that midfielder Alex Nankivell is expected to play despite a broken finger.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/125021870/super-rugby-trust-me-it-was-full-on--chiefs-enjoy-selection-headache-for-final

[Chris B.]

Biggest question for the Crusaders, I think, is whether Ennor or Fainga'anuku starts at centre - and, if it's Ennor, whether Big Leicester gets a start on the wing.

I reckon they'll pick Ennor to start - and Bridge on the wing, leaving Leicester on the bench.

Because I'm a fan of having at least one big man in the backs, I'd actually pick Leicester on the wing over George (which shouldn't be interpreted that I don't like George).

Other questions are Sione Havili or Tom Sanders to start at 7 (or just possibly Sanders at 8, which I'd be tempted to do), Drummond or Hall at halfback, and Williams or Tu'ungafasi as the bench prop.

My guess:

Bower, Taylor, Alaalatoa, Barrett, Whitelock, Blackadder, Havili, Grace, Hall, Mo'unga, Bridge, Havili, Ennor, Reece, Jordan

Williams, McAlister, Jager, Dunshea, Sanders, Drummond, McLeod, Fainga'anuku

[Chris]

@chris-b said in SRA: Final. Crusaders vs Chiefs:

Biggest question for the Crusaders, I think, is whether Ennor or Fainga'anuku starts at centre - and, if it's Ennor, whether Big Leicester gets a start on the wing.

I reckon they'll pick Ennor to start - and Bridge on the wing, leaving Leicester on the bench.

Because I'm a fan of having at least one big man in the backs, I'd actually pick Leicester on the wing over George (which shouldn't be interpreted that I don't like George).

Other questions are Sione Havili or Tom Sanders to start at 7 (or just possibly Sanders at 8, which I'd be tempted to do), Drummond or Hall at halfback, and Williams or Tu'ungafasi as the bench prop.

My guess:

Bower, Taylor, Alaalatoa, Barrett, Whitelock, Blackadder, Havili, Grace, Hall, Mo'unga, Bridge, Havili, Ennor, Reece, Jordan

Williams, McAlister, Jager, Dunshea, Sanders, Drummond, McLeod, Fainga'anuku

Fainga’anuku will start at centre .Ennor maybe on the bench ,Drummond will start is my pick.
From what I have heard.
Otherwise you are spot on with the rest of the 23.