Chiefs v Highlanders
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@FakatavaAllBlack I was just editing my post to add that. I'm surprised that Harmon has to observe All Blacks breaks, as he trained with them, but wasn't a full (playing) squad member. That makes me think that the group of players that has to take ABs breaks is probably wider than the initial 2022 squad.
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@Stargazer assume when they get selected/called up to go on tour they sign a new or amended contract?
But is a bit silly really for some of them to require a rest, when some want/need the time to push thier case further
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@taniwharugby Or there is a standard clause in a player's contract that is activated as soon as they're called into the ABs (but doesn't apply if they aren't)? I have no idea.
I agree that not all players need (or want) an ABs rest break. RTS didn't take his (with permission of NZR) for that reason. I assume there are more players who aren't keen.
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@Bovidae Narawa back at 14, Chiefs' best back 3 unless Punivai can make a big enough impression.
Is Rona any good? why does Wrampling never get a go? He should move to Highlanders or Crusaders who're light on powerful midfield options.
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@kiwi_expat said in Chiefs v Highlanders:
Is Rona any good?
He impressed in the preseason games and covers the midfield and wing, so an ideal sub for this team.
why does Wrampling never get a go?
He is returning from a serious knee injury but should be available for selection soon.
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Not Available for the highlanders due to injury: Marty Banks (groin), Sam Gilbert (shoulder), Scott Gregory (knee), Vili Koroi (knee), Jonah Lowe (concussion), Marino Mikaele-Tu’u (ribs), Jona Nareki (foot), Jeff Thwaites (back), Will Tucker (groin).
for me thats 4 starters out
whats up with Gatland?
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This is it! This is the week the Clan clicks and takes it!!
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@Kiwiwomble said in Chiefs v Highlanders:
whats up with Gatland?
What do you mean? Clearly, Gatland isn't going to start at 1st 5 ahead of DMac, and Ioane can play 10, 15 and even 12. He is also the better impact player as seen against the Crusaders.
McMillan has given most fit players a run in the first 3 Rds.
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@Bovidae i guess i expected him to get more game time, he left us even though had a 50/50 chance to start at 10 with Hunt but i guess youre right with DMac...just feels daming he'd rather get the odd game on the bench with the chiefs than start for us....in saying that we dont know, maybe we told him he wasn;t wanted
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@Kiwiwomble said in Chiefs v Highlanders:
@Bovidae i guess i expected him to get more game time, he left us even though had a 50/50 chance to start at 10 with Hunt but i guess youre right with DMac...just feels daming he'd rather get the odd game on the bench with the chiefs than start for us....in saying that we dont know, maybe we told him he wasn;t wanted
Daddy was Chiefs remember.
I do agree though that it is dumb for him to be a training jersey wearer only at the Chiefs when he could be well used at the Landers.
Need to bring back loan players IMO. Better that these guys play.
Even if Gatland would rather be backup in a good team, you guys could certainly do with a player like Reihana who gets no time at all. -
Weber, Ratima, Roe, TTT.
DMac, Gatland, Ioane, Reihana.
ALB, Tupaea, Nankivell, Poihipi, Wrampling.
Rettalick, Vaaii, McWhannell, Lord, Selby-Ricket, Ah Kuoi.I wonder how Chiefs get away with their blatant stockpiling of halves, midfielders & locks?
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@kiwi_expat crusaders have done if before, blues too...different positions maybe...some times a team just ha sa culture that attracts players i guess
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@kiwi_expat TTT is an injury replacement for Roe. Nobody wanted him in 2023.
The Chiefs have lost plenty of halfbacks and 1st 5s to other teams too. The Crusaders have three of them.
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@Kiwiwomble I was being facetious
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@kiwi_expat said in Chiefs v Highlanders:
Weber, Ratima, Roe, TTT.
DMac, Gatland, Ioane, Reihana.
ALB, Tupaea, Nankivell, Poihipi, Wrampling.
Rettalick, Vaaii, McWhannell, Lord, Selby-Ricket, Ah Kuoi.I wonder how Chiefs get away with their blatant stockpiling of halves, midfielders & locks?
Stockpiled/top level player in bold. Injured players being carried in italics.
The rest of the depth is their own development which is simply what you do with a squad.I do agree though (and I have commented on the Saders stockpiling in the past) that there should be an avenue for players to go on loan and spread the talent when another franchise is empty.
That would be, for example, Gatland being loaned to the Clan -
@Crucial shelby ricket, Ioane and Gatland "their development"? even Weber headed north very well developed
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@Kiwiwomble Weber never played for another SR franchise.
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@Stargazer no but that was largely just because people like Smith and even cowen were ahead of him in dunners, had turned out for otago and there were lots of us calling for him to turn out for the Highlanders, pretty much straight into starting for the chiefs show to me he was ready
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@Kiwiwomble He didn't start a single game in his first season at the Chiefs.
