Chiefs 2022

[ARHS]

That is disappointing. But makes some sense if his aim is national sevens squad. If Chiefs lured him and are letting the likes of Wrampling and Kneepkens go then I am annoyed with them.

[gt12]

@arhs said in Chiefs 2022:

That is disappointing. But makes some sense if his aim is national sevens squad. If Chiefs lured him and are letting the likes of Wrampling and Kneepkens go then I am annoyed with them.

Was that on us or did he choose because his partner was up there too? (I seem to remember that his partner also plays)

[cliff]

Leo is a good prospect has the speed to play wing

[ARHS]

@cliff Chiefs need a power winger though

[bobily2]

@arhs said in Chiefs 2022:

@cliff Chiefs need a power winger though

I think Dawai is the only real option, unless they go overseas

[cliff]

Tikoisolomone looks good

[bobily2]

@cliff said in Chiefs 2022:

Tikoisolomone looks good

I meant as a power winger, specifically - but there are a few talented wings running around

[ARHS]

Yep. I hope is grabbed by Chiefs

[Yeetyaah]

Anyone got anymore whispers of signings? I'm kinda bored and need some juice.

[cliff]

Who are the players that need replacing am guessing Sullivan, wainui, reihana, boshier, tahuriorangi perhaps poihipi and from the rumuors we have signed narawa,Thompson am hoping Cortez has a contract would love to have dyer or the big bop prop, wrampling I heard a rumour about moses Leo in this forum but am sure there will be a few surprises

[Bovidae]

@cliff Dyer would be the obvious choice if there are still doubts over Moli's availability to play. At the very least include him in the WTG.

[Bovidae]

The other thing is whether the Chiefs are going to appoint a new forwards coach to replace Barnes. That would be my preference rather than promoting Nick White (current scrum coach), as that wasn't a success the last time.

[Bovidae]

https://www.chiefs.co.nz/news-item/emoni-narawa-to-join-gallagher-chiefs

[Yeetyaah]

@bovidae we all knew it was coming but still good news.

[Bovidae]

Maybe Stuff will also publish an article about the likely Chiefs squad before Monday.

By my count the only positions that may need to be filled are:
5th lock - I would re-sign Laghlan McWhannell if he is off-contract
2 loose forwards - options would be Karpik, Parker, Florence and M Jacobson (it might only be Boshier's replacement so one of the latter two)
3rd halfback - has to be Cortez Ratima
4th Midfielder - no Walden now to replace Sullivan, Wrampling is the obvious choice
6th outside back - the elusive power winger

[Yeetyaah]

@bovidae I would like M Jacobson in the squad, dudes been a beast in the NPC.

[Bovidae]

@yeetyaah It would be great if Jacobson was rewarded with a contract. I've said my piece about Karpik at SR level.

[gt12]

At this point, we’ll the have the 3rd to 5th best NZ squad in the comp (good set of locks), so I don’t have a lot of hope for us. Perhaps a plucky win over the Blues or Saders would be a highlight, but I doubt either of those.

[Chris]

@gt12 said in Chiefs 2022:

At this point, we’ll the have the 3rd to 5th best NZ squad in the comp (good set of locks), so I don’t have a lot of hope for us. Perhaps a plucky win over the Blues or Saders would be a highlight, but I doubt either of those.

Your props,Hookers and LF,s are pretty good .

[Tim]

@gt12 6 ABs in your pack plus an AB halfback and midfield. With the Blues losing three locks and Faiane, you should finish 2nd.