Chiefs 2021
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@Bovidae said in Chiefs 2021:
McMillan, who is in Hamilton this week as Māori All Blacks coach for Saturday’s clash against Moana Pasifika, also confirmed his Chiefs coaching staff for next season: Roger Randle, David Hill, Neil Barnes and Nick White.
McMillan said the Chiefs will start pre-season on January 7, two months before their opening match against the Highlanders at home on March 5.
He looks good in Crusader red.
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@Tim said in Chiefs 2021:
When does their new season start?
The competition starts on Saturday, 16 January 2021. The first leg consists of 7 rounds; the last games to be played on Saturday, 6 March.
The second leg starts on Friday, 26 March and finishes on Sunday, 25 April.
Quarter finals in the weekend of 8 - 9 May, Semi finals a week later and the Grand Final on Sunday, 23 May.
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@Crazy-Horse said in Chiefs 2021:
@Bovidae said in Chiefs 2021:
McMillan, who is in Hamilton this week as Māori All Blacks coach for Saturday’s clash against Moana Pasifika, also confirmed his Chiefs coaching staff for next season: Roger Randle, David Hill, Neil Barnes and Nick White.
McMillan said the Chiefs will start pre-season on January 7, two months before their opening match against the Highlanders at home on March 5.
He looks good in Crusader red.
The Crusaders didn’t think so.
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Another article about McMillan.
With Matson departing someone needs to take over as defence coach, a very important role, and something that needs to be addressed. Maybe Hill does this along with his other responsibilities.
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@Stargazer said in Chiefs 2021:
I'm sorry to see McNicol miss out, but I guess he's had too many injuries over the years and it was too big a risk to signing him again. Really unfortunate, because he has the potential to be a good SR player. Only played 2 games for the Magpies, this year.
That's two more than usual so it is sad that he finally appears to have overcome the injury curse that keeps him sidelinded all season only to miss out.
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As you may guess, I'm updating my "signings" list.
Chase Tiatia also still had a year to go on his Hurricanes contract.
I'm confused, how do these contracts work? I know, they sign with NZR because of the central contracting, but isn't there also a contractual relationship with the franchise?
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@Stargazer said in Chiefs 2021:
As you may guess, I'm updating my "signings" list.
Chase Tiatia also still had a year to go on his Hurricanes contract.
I'm confused, how do these contracts work? I know, they sign with NZR because of the central contracting, but isn't there also a contractual relationship with the franchise?
Unless the franchise is happy to let them transfer out to make way for someone they rate more highly.
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@Stargazer said in Chiefs 2021:
As you may guess, I'm updating my "signings" list.
Chase Tiatia also still had a year to go on his Hurricanes contract.
I'm confused, how do these contracts work? I know, they sign with NZR because of the central contracting, but isn't there also a contractual relationship with the franchise?
Alaimalo was granted a release from the final year of his Chiefs contract to join the Highlanders. I guess the franchise has to agree to the players request for an early release, and have a suitable replacement.
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Seems likely that the Blues are signing Chocobarres, but wondering if there are any rumors about who the Chiefs are chasing for their final squad position? Is it likely to be an outside back/midfeilder?
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@Daffy-Jaffy Don't they keep that spot open for Retallick?
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@Stargazer Maybe so, I was guessing a backline player because they named one less back than the other teams.
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@Daffy-Jaffy said in Chiefs 2021:
Maybe so, I was guessing a backline player because they named one less back than the other teams.
Apart from the Highlanders, the Chiefs also have one less lock compared to the other NZ teams. They will be light on outside backs if Nanai-Seturo is on sevens duty for the most of the season. I don't think they need another midfielder with 4 + Wainui. Lowe as well if required.
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@Bovidae said in Chiefs 2021:
Highlanders, the Chiefs also have one less lock compared to the other NZ teams.
Although both those teams also opted for an 8th loose forward, one more than the others. Maybe Brown covering 6/lock. Do we know when is Retallick due back?
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@Daffy-Jaffy I mentioned previously that all articles say his NZR contract starts from May next year.
I DON'T want Brown to play lock.
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@Bovidae Excellent. I miss watching that big machine play. So he should get the whole Trans Ta$man comp to get him up to speed for the international season.
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@Daffy-Jaffy here's hoping
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James O'Connor for that extra spot?
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