Chiefs 2022
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Only a 1 yr deal, so probably DMac's replacement.
https://www.chiefs.co.nz/news-item/josh-ioane-to-join-the-gallagher-chiefs-for-the-2022-season
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I'm not overly excited but we do need a fill in for DMac and the existing options aren't that good.
Given how quickly this was announced you have to wonder if he was approached or was looking.
Obviously burned his bridges with Tony Brown big time and knew it.
Here's hoping that was a kick in the arse and he will use this season to showcase himself for further work.On another note have we found away for Gatland to get lost in the MIQ system?
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Ioane's signing means that Trask will continue to be used more as a fullback than a 1st 5. That's where he has played most often in recent seasons for BOP and the Maori. I'm in two minds about this because I would like to see ENS and Stevenson given a chance there. I'm also not sure what this means for Rivez Reihana, and whether he has been re-signed.
For Ioane, he will either sign for another team in 2023 (NZ franchise or MP) or head overseas.
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@bovidae said in Chiefs 2022:
I'm also not sure what this means for Rivez Reihana, and whether he has been re-signed.
I thought in an earlier post or another thread it was determined he was signed for 2022...I really like the look of him though, hopefully Northland dont damage him!
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@bovidae said in Chiefs 2022:
Ioane's signing means that Trask will continue to be used more as a fullback than a 1st 5. That's where he has played most often in recent seasons for BOP and the Maori. I'm in two minds about this because I would like to see ENS and Stevenson given a chance there. I'm also not sure what this means for Rivez Reihana, and whether he has been re-signed.
For Ioane, he will either sign for another team in 2023 (NZ franchise or MP) or head overseas.
Also insurance for when DMac's initial 12 months is up. He hasn't confirmed a return to the Chiefs (or even NZ).
It would be a surprise but maybe the stint overseas is also a way to break ties. Returning to a Gatland coached side may not be attractive to him but playing under Tony Brown in a covered stadium could be. -
@taniwharugby said in Chiefs 2022:
@bovidae said in Chiefs 2022:
I'm also not sure what this means for Rivez Reihana, and whether he has been re-signed.
I thought in an earlier post or another thread it was determined he was signed for 2022...I really like the look of him though, hopefully Northland dont damage him!
I haven't read any info about the length of Reihana's contract, other than when the Chiefs 2021 squad was announced. @Stargazer might know.
I rate him too.
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@bovidae Sorry, I've no idea about Reihana.
Interesting is that Tiaan Falcon only has one more year on his Toyota Verblitz contract. Not sure he'd want to get back to the Chiefs if Gatland is still the coach though, but he may be available again after next season.
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@bovidae said in Chiefs 2022:
Only a 1 yr deal, so probably DMac's replacement.
I am a bit disappointed by this. Where does that leave Reihana? Would have preferred local talent like Fletcher Smith or Orbyn Leger to cover the absence of DMac next year - and give Reihana some time along the way.
I certainly hope the Chiefs bring an improvement in Josh's discipline off the field. He has talent on it - but needs consistency - and I suspect improvements off the field can help. Bit of a risk by Chiefs though, especially when it is a line-breaking winger that they need most.
Is there word on the 3rd halfback? Is it Nock? Was hoping they might get Luke Campbell back if Hurricanes released him, or Cortez Ratima.
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I would hope that Reihana will get some time this year off the bench, and as a one-year contract it shouldn’t be such as to push Reihana to leave. I do agree that we need some better wingers, but we still have Naholo on the books, right? If he can bring some form to the next level, we could be in much better shape than I thought we would be.
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@arhs said in Chiefs 2022:
Is there word on the 3rd halfback? Is it Nock?
The Northlanders will have to answer this. But with Weber staying Nock would now be competing with Roe as his backup. His signing would have made sense to provide experience if Weber went overseas. Now, I'm not so sure. That said, having depth in such a vital position is important and we could sign Ratima to a WTG contract.
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@bovidae AFAIK Nock as another year to run on his Blues contract.
And while I understand Leon isnt a fan, I expect the Blues is where Nock would prefer to be, although who knows, the Blues my release him.
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@taniwharugby said in Chiefs 2022:
@bovidae AFAIK Nock as another year to run on his Blues contract.
Although that doesn't mean a lot nowadays as contracts are regularly cut short.
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@arhs said in Chiefs 2022:
Would have preferred local talent like Fletcher Smith or Orbyn Leger to cover the absence of DMac next year
Orbyn Leger? The guy isn't a 12 at Super Rugby level let alone a 10. "only break in case of emergency" should apply.
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@kiwimurph said in Chiefs 2022:
@arhs said in Chiefs 2022:
Would have preferred local talent like Fletcher Smith or Orbyn Leger to cover the absence of DMac next year
Orbyn Leger? The guy isn't a 12 at Super Rugby level let alone a 10. "only break in case of emergency" should apply.
"only break in case of incompetent coaching and recruitment' c.f. the Canes
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“Look, all I know is Damian’s not going to be with us, at the moment that’s all I can sort of comment on,” Collins told Stuff on Tuesday.
Collins confirmed there were “a couple of spots” left to fill in the Chiefs’ 38-man squad for next year and that when the NPC resumed they were eagerly tracking several players from the provincial unions within the region.
No mention of Reihana in the article.
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so in the last few years waikato or the chiefs have taken fletcher smith, gatland and now Ioane...leave us alone, pick on the saders!
....can we have smith or gatland back?
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@kiwiwomble I feel your pain, the Blues did the same to us.
