Hurricanes v Chiefs
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@TheMojoman said in Hurricanes v Chiefs:
Chiefs by 7+
I’m not sold on the Canes because the weakness of their draw. What they do have is momentum, confidence and they’re winning.
So just like the Blues then, apart from those three tiny factors in the last sentence. Sigh.
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https://www.chiefs.co.nz/news-item/stable-gallagher-chiefs-team-named-for-top-of-the-table-clash
Gallagher Chiefs team to face the Hurricanes:
1 Aidan Ross (66)
2 Samisoni Taukei'aho (69)
3 George Dyer (13)
4 Brodie Retallick (120)
5 Tupou Vaa'i (35)
6 Pita Gus Sowakula (59)
7 Sam Cane (CC, 142)
8 Luke Jacobson (54)
9 Brad Weber (CC, 115)
10 Damian McKenzie (101)
11 Etene Nanai-Seturo (34)
12 Rameka Poihipi (20)
13 Daniel Rona (3)
14 Emoni Narawa (10)
15 Shaun Stevenson (73)Reserves:
16 Bradley Slater (43)
17 Ollie Norris (34)
18 John Ryan (6)
19 Naitoa Ah Kuoi (39)
20 Samipeni Finau (23)
21 Cortez Ratima (15)
22 Bryn Gatland (27)
23 Peniasi Malimali (1)Players not considered due to injury: Angus Ta'avao (season), Anton Lienert-Brown, Quinn Tupaea, Laghlan McWhannell, Atu Moli, Alex Nankivell
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1 Xavier Numia
2 Asafo Aumua
3 Tyrel Lomax
4 James Blackwell
5 Dominic Bird
6 Devan Flanders
7 Du’Plessis Kirifi
8 Ardie Savea ©
9 Cameron Roigard
10 Aidan Morgan
11 Salesi Rayasi
12 Jordie Barrett
13 Peter Umaga-Jensen
14 Julian Savea
15 Josh MoorbyReserves
16 Dane Coles
17 Tevita Mafileo
18 Pasilio Tosi
19 TK Howden
20 Brayden Iose
21 Peter Lakai
22 Jamie Booth
23 Harry GodfreyUnavailable for selection: Ruben Love, Caleb Delany, Tyler Laubscher, Reed Prinsep, Justin Sangster, TJ Perenara, Devan Flanders, Brett Cameron, Daniel Sinkinson, Billy Proctor, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Bailyn Sullivan
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So Devan Flanders is playing & injured. What a talented man.
Is Cory Jane the reason Julian Savea keeps getting selected? Surely Kini Naholo is the man for that 14 jersey.
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@ARHS said in Hurricanes v Chiefs:
Thought Chiefs expected guys back from injury. No luck there for Moli Nankivell Lord Wrampling or ALB. Just Vaii.
Lord is playing club rugby this weekend, hoping to be available for the Drua game. I expect Wrampling will be doing the same. Nankivell had/has concussion so there will be return-to-play protocols to follow.
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Why don’t we just do a run it straight challenge between Asafo and Samisoni and call it a day.
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@Bovidae said in Hurricanes v Chiefs:
The Chiefs have a rookie centre.
A 6:2 bench split for the Canes.
And none of them appear to inspire confidence should a lock go down and need replacing. Has enforcing golden oldies rules (ie uncontested throws) become an option should you run out of locks?
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@Higgins said in Hurricanes v Chiefs:
@Bovidae said in Hurricanes v Chiefs:
The Chiefs have a rookie centre.
A 6:2 bench split for the Canes.
And none of them appear to inspire confidence should a lock go down and need replacing. Has enforcing golden oldies rules (ie uncontested throws) become an option should you run out of locks?
Howden did okay the other day when called in as lock. I’m surprised they haven’t brought in Hugo Plummer like they did against the Force.
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Do the Hurricanes have the biggest backline in NZ rugby (through all levels)?
Barrett 103kg, Umaga-Jensen 103kg, Rayasi 105kg, Savea 103kg, Moorby 99kg.
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@kiwi_expat said in Hurricanes v Chiefs:
Do the Hurricanes have the biggest backline in NZ rugby (through all levels)?
Barrett 103kg, Umaga-Jensen 103kg, Rayasi 105kg, Savea 103kg, Moorby 99kg.
Roigard is one of the biggest halfbacks in NZ aswell and I reckon Julian Savea is heavier than 103kg, pretty sure that's how heavy he was in his prime. I reckon he's definitely closer to 110kg these days. He definitely looks it.
Aiden Morgan is definitely bringing that average down.
If the Canes get parity in the forwards it could be a long day trying to stop that firepower.
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@Canes4life and Roigard's 22 so will only get bigger.
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@Tim said in Hurricanes v Chiefs:
I like McWhannell, but he seems to be permanently injured.
He probably needs to move to push for a AB spot,
and get his body right when he plays he looks good, but he must have played maybe a handful of games over the last 3 years. -
Really looking forward to the clash between Roigard and Weber. Interesting in terms of speed of pass / timing / decision-making. Also the match up in terms of physicality will be interesting.
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@Crucial said in Hurricanes v Chiefs:
Two cracking teams. What a prospective excellent game.
Big test for DMac to show some game management (or not).I like daytime footy but this one might be watched on delay as I am busy with real world stuff during daylight hours.
Yep I thinking similar Crucial, I got club rugby to watch, so may require delayed watch too.
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@Chris said in Hurricanes v Chiefs:
@Tim said in Hurricanes v Chiefs:
I like McWhannell, but he seems to be permanently injured.
He probably needs to move to push for a AB spot,
McWhannell will get plenty of opportunities after next season once BBBR leaves. I prefer McWhannell to MSR.
and get his body right when he plays he looks good, but he must have played maybe a handful of games over the last 3 years.
He has had a series of unfortunate injuries, and some bad luck. Hopefully the latest (ankle?) isn't too serious.
