Chiefs 2023
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@kiwi_expat strawbridge is with ABs isn't he?
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@taniwharugby said in Chiefs 2023:
@kiwi_expat strawbridge is with ABs isn't he?
He was helping for the home tests. Strawbridge is the Waikato Director of Rugby.
I don't know what the Chiefs will do. Barnes wasn't replaced, so McMillan took a more hands-on role. He was responsible for the lineouts, for example.
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@Yeetyaah said in Chiefs 2023:
Unfortunately for Gats, he'll statistically go down as the worst Chiefs coach. Can't speak for him as a person but something didn't click in the environment. He started the Chiefs off well pre pandemic then lost 8 games in a row which lead the to Chiefs leveling the worst losing streak in super history.
I think whiich reinforces theory different skills needed for coaching different level. Probably best club coach I worked with back in 90s, won 3 club comps lasted one year as provincial coach, just never handled it.
Think we have seen it before, and I reckon Deans was a great case in point, his skills were working with a team of a certain type , and perhaps came unstuck selecting and working with experienced higher skilled players? -
@kiwi_expat said in Chiefs 2023:
I assume the Chiefs will need another assistant coach for 2023, Gatland was helping the forwards.
Any of Jono Gibbes, Ross Filipo, Andrew Strawbridge, Allen Bunting are on the top of my wish-list.
They maybe a little disappointed they didn't know a little earlier, may of chased Tito for the job.
When you think of it, not just our player depth that maybe starting to get hurt with NH clubs etc. -
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@Yeetyaah There are a couple of players I can't easily identify in that photo.
Of the players I listed the following would be likely NDC players:
Cody Nordstrom (winger/fullback)
Taine Kolosi (hooker)
Jadin Kingi (lock/6)
Jole Naufahu (winger/fullback)
Toby Taylor (prop)Te Rama Reuben and Kauvaka Kaivelata are only 20.
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National Development Contract players:
Cody Nordstrom (Waikato)
Fiti Sa (Taranaki)
Jole Naufahu (Waikato)
Kauvaka Kaivelata (Counties Manukau)
Toby Taylor (Bay of Plenty)Replacement players:
Adam Lennox (Taranaki)
Connor Collins (Wellington)
Daniel Rona (Taranaki)
Hamilton Burr (Waikato)
Jacob Norris (Bay of Plenty)
Jadin Kingi (Counties Manukau)
Lalomilo Lalomilo (Bay of Plenty)
Liam Coombes-Fabling (Waikato)
Solomon Alaimalo (Southland)
Solomone Tukuafu (Waikato)
Taine Kolosi (Bay of Plenty)
Te Rama Reuben (Waikato)
Wallace Sititi (North Harbour)https://www.chiefs.co.nz/news-item/pre-season-underway-with-wider-training-squad
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https://www.chiefs.co.nz/news-item/pre-season-underway-with-wider-training-squad
National Development Contract players:
Cody Nordstrom (Waikato)
Fiti Sa (Taranaki)
Jole Naufahu (Waikato)
Kauvaka Kaivelata (Counties Manukau)
Toby Taylor (Bay of Plenty)Replacement players:
Adam Lennox (Taranaki)
Connor Collins (Wellington)
Daniel Rona (Taranaki)
Hamilton Burr (Waikato)
Jacob Norris (Bay of Plenty)
Jadin Kingi (Counties Manukau)
Lalomilo Lalomilo (Bay of Plenty)
Liam Coombes-Fabling (Waikato)
Solomon Alaimalo (Southland)
Solomone Tukuafu (Waikato)
Taine Kolosi (Bay of Plenty)
Te Rama Reuben (Waikato)
Wallace Sititi (North Harbour) -
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@ARHS said in Chiefs 2023:
I presume Patrick McCurran has a gig somewhere else?
McCurran is a physiotherapist so maybe the "real job" is his main income. I assume that some players are approached to be in the WTG but decline based on their personal circumstances.
The Chiefs All Black XV players are back too, in the gym.
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@Bovidae said in Chiefs 2023:
@ARHS said in Chiefs 2023:
I presume Patrick McCurran has a gig somewhere else?
McCurran is a physiotherapist so maybe the "real job" is his main income. I assume that some players are approached to be in the WTG but decline based on their personal circumstances.
The Chiefs All Black XV players are back too, in the gym.
I don't think they ever not back in gym, even when not training with teams, think they still keep up a level of fitness.
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@mikey07 said in Chiefs 2023:
This is abit of topic but if anyone remembers me asking about a player a few months ago that goes to my sons school who apparently played for the Chiefs…
Numi tepulolo That’s his full name if it rings a bell to any of you knowledgeable Chiefs fans.
is that like all the kiwis who turn up to Aussie rugby clubs?
Who did you play for mate?
The Bluesriiiiiight
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@mariner4life Yeah I thought I could smell BS and was just trying to impress the kids.
