SF Crusaders v Chiefs
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@Crucial said in SF Crusaders v Chiefs:
Barring injuries I expect to see the same Chiefs side as last week except the return of Cane with Jacobsen to 6 and Finau to bench in place of Brown.
I would still prefer Ratima on the bench over Roe and Ioane starting at 15
That surprised me Roe on the bench last week, Ratima is a much bigger threat.
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@FakatavaFuture said in SF Crusaders v Chiefs:
Josh Ioane to nail the winning drop goal in extra time
More likely he will hit the post the Crusaders will get a length of the field try to Jordan to seal a victory.
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@Chris said in SF Crusaders v Chiefs:
@FakatavaFuture said in SF Crusaders v Chiefs:
Josh Ioane to nail the winning drop goal in extra time
More likely he will hit the post the Crusaders will get a length of the field try to Jordan to seal a victory.
Ioane is good at fucking up.So is Gatland, so shrug I guess.
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@Nepia said in SF Crusaders v Chiefs:
@Chris said in SF Crusaders v Chiefs:
@FakatavaFuture said in SF Crusaders v Chiefs:
Josh Ioane to nail the winning drop goal in extra time
More likely he will hit the post the Crusaders will get a length of the field try to Jordan to seal a victory.
Ioane is good at fucking up.So is Gatland, so shrug I guess.
Twins
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Chiefs
1 Aidan Ross
2 Samisoni Taukei’aho
3 Angus Ta’avao
4 Brodie Retallick
5 Tupou Vaa’i
6 Samipeni Finau
7 Luke Jacobson
8 Pita Gus Sowakula
9 Brad Weber ©
10 Bryn Gatland
11 Etene Nanai-Seturo
12 Quinn Tupaea
13 Alex Nankivell
14 Jonah Lowe
15 Josh IoaneReserves
16 Bradley Slater
17 Ollie Norris
18 George Dyer
19 Naitoa Ah Kuoi
20 Sam Cane
21 Xavier Roe
22 Rameka Poihipi
23 Chase Tiatiahttps://www.chiefs.co.nz/news-item/gallagher-chiefs-head-south-for-semi-final-showdown
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Crusaders
1 George Bower
2 Codie Taylor (VC)
3 Oli Jager
4 Scott Barrett (C)
5 Sam Whitelock
6 Pablo Matera
7 Tom Christie
8 Cullen Grace
9 Bryn Hall
10 Richie Mo'unga
11 Leicester Fainga'anuku
12 David Havili (VC)
13 Jack Goodhue
14 Sevu Reece
15 Will JordanReserves:
16 Brodie McAlister
17 Tamaiti Williams
18 Fletcher Newell
19 Zach Gallagher
20 Corey Kellow
21 Mitch Drummond
22 Braydon Ennor
23 George Bridgehttps://www.crusaders.co.nz/latest/news/crusaders-named-for-huge-semi-final-clash-with-the-chiefs/
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It’s a very good lineup. An abrasive pack with a couple of high skill players in Sami and PGS.
Ioane isn’t great under the high ball and he’s not a hit the line with pace sort of fullback, but he does have a good kicking game and given it’s likely to be ugly weather that kicking / territory game will be critical.
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Finau to fold Mo'unga inside the first 10 minutes, forcing him from the field. Chiefs win by 8
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@Bovidae said in SF Crusaders v Chiefs:
@Tim said in SF Crusaders v Chiefs:
Ioane at fullback is a liability.
Nah, I think that is a good selection. I was surprised he wasn't there last week.
Dyer for Moli is a good move too, as I have highlighted Moli's scrummaging problems.
Yep - happy with Dyer there. Very pleased Finau is starting - with a chance for him to rattle Mo'unga and Havili. Thought Narawa would go to wing for ENS, but am happy otherwise.
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@mariner4life said in SF Crusaders v Chiefs:
Finau to fold Mo'unga inside the first 10 minutes, forcing him from the field. Chiefs win by 8
It's the Chiefs, so it will be as illegal as fuck, but ruled penalty only!
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@ACT-Crusader said in SF Crusaders v Chiefs:
It’s a very good lineup. An abrasive pack with a couple of high skill players in Sami and PGS.
Ioane isn’t great under the high ball and he’s not a hit the line with pace sort of fullback, but he does have a good kicking game and given it’s likely to be ugly weather that kicking / territory game will be critical.
I wish we had Ethan.
We have them covered from 10-15, but those forwards could trouble us a lot!
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@Chris-B said in SF Crusaders v Chiefs:
@mariner4life said in SF Crusaders v Chiefs:
Finau to fold Mo'unga inside the first 10 minutes, forcing him from the field. Chiefs win by 8
It's the Chiefs, so it will be as illegal as fuck, but ruled penalty only!
This is the way
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A bit more about the Chiefs selections:
Emoni Narawa has been ill all week, which sees Josh Ioane promoted to take his place at fullback, and Chase Tiatia come onto the bench, while former All Blacks prop Atu Moli makes way for George Dyer, who will earn an eighth appearance on the pine in what McMillan labelled “a bit of a hunch” selection.
All Blacks lock Josh Lord is still sidelined by a knee injury, but should be available next week should the Chiefs make the final.
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@Chris said in SF Crusaders v Chiefs:
@FakatavaFuture said in SF Crusaders v Chiefs:
@Chris If Jager was selected would he be the most recent foreign AB since Steve Devine? (excluding PI nations)
If you are just talking about foreign born outside of PI then Akira Ioane as he was born in Japan,Or Tyrel Lomax born in Australia
Finlay Christie debuted after Akira
