Hurricanes v Chiefs

[Bones]

Well on paper, you'd have to say chiefs right?

Sensational hurricanes backline, but not exactly a wow forward pack. Aso and his shifty defence up against some smart operators with Cruden, Ngatai, ALB and McKenzie all very adept at creating and utilising the kind of space he creates - Procter sorely missed.

[Milk]

@Bones Interesting you say that because Chiefs are actually heavy underdogs at the TAB:

Hurricanes 1.33
Chiefs 3.10

[No Quarter]

That's some pretty good money on the Chiefs given they beat the Canes earlier in the season, and the two matches the Canes forwards have played against strong packs they've had their collective heads shoved up their asses.

If the Canes win this it will be via the backs living off scraps and creating magic. When you've got Beauden, Jordie, Laumape and NMS that's not completely beyond the realms of possibility, but it'll be a tough ask.

[pakman]

A bit early, but have the AB selectors given any indication as to which if any of Chief's ABs will be released for Lions match?

[Bovidae]

@pakman I doubt any will be released from the ABs as that is in test week.

The bigger question is, will any of the Chiefs' Maori contingent backup only a few days later?

[antipodean]

So the Chiefs Facebook page made this:

I changed it for accuracy purposes...

[taniwharugby]

@antipodean haha I was just looking at that on FB too and thinking the same thing (with the heights)

Lucky you didn't add in Ardie, be no room for those 2 in that pic!

[Bovidae]

So Jordie's tackle rate has improved - it's over 50% now.

[Rancid Schnitzel]

I hate that these 2 are being compared because Jordie is a 12 or 13 not a fullback. A bit like comparing Ben Smith and Konrad Smith as 13s.

Hopefully these 2 will play many test together, not compete for a position because it's convenient for the Canes to have Jordie at 15. Then again their bloody 12 is an Allblack now!

[ACT Crusader]

@Rancid-Schnitzel said in Hurricanes v Chiefs:

I hate that these 2 are being compared because Jordie is a 12 or 13 not a fullback. A bit like comparing Ben Smith and Konrad Smith as 13s.

Hopefully these 2 will play many test together, not compete for a position because it's convenient for the Canes to have Jordie at 15. Then again their bloody 12 is an Allblack now!

The way I look at it, the stats make sense in how the relative teams play. For instance the number of carries and metres, Beauden drops back to take a lot of ball and then runs and beats defenders. DMac is the main weapon used by the Chiefs. Hence the higher numbers in those categories, but also a factor in why the higher number of handling errors for DMac. More ball in his hands.

[taniwharugby]

@ACT-Crusader similarly people using stats of Cane, Todd & Ardie to say one is better...they play different roles in their teams.

[Rapido]

What's the 'repercussions' of a canes loss?

I can't work this super shit out.

At the game.

[taniwharugby]

@Rapido canes on 53, Chiefs on 49, if Chiefs win with no BP they will be even, but on same wins, so assume the canes superior points diff would keep them ahead?

[Tim]

Was that a penalty when TJP got up and went again?

[taniwharugby]

that was good...was TJP high there?

[taniwharugby]

@taniwharugby nah not high...knock on.

[Nepia]

Did ALB blow that by being a hungus?

[taniwharugby]

@Nepia ball in wrong hand to fend TJP too

[Tim]

No excuse for a centre not to pass there. Hooker would've scored.

[Tim]

James Lowe should've gotten a cap. He's a very good wing.