Force v Chiefs

[Bovidae]

That's a huge loose forward trio, but does highlight again that McMillan needs to find another openside for the 2024 squad.

I'd be interested to know when Poihipi last started a game at 1st 5. While he did play 10/12 at 1st XV level that was a few years ago. Ioane could have done with another game but obviously the coaches weren't prepared to risk him.

Stevenson the goal kicker?

[Stargazer]

Western Force Media  /  May 31, 2023

Three changes for final home clash against the Chiefs

[Crucial]

A couple of ex-Chiefs in the Force lineup.
Tony Pulu dusting off his zimmer frame again.

[kiwi_expat]

@Bovidae said in Force v Chiefs:

That's a huge loose forward trio

An understatement, Finau 116kg, Parker 117kg, Ah Kuoi 118kg, it's massive, albeit an inventive solution - as how else can you keep your extraordinarily large stockpile of locks & midfielders content with sufficient gametime? Simply spread them throughout the starting lineup (even if out of position, with Poihipi at 10 and Finau 8).

The Chiefs certainly have an incessant well of depth across all positions which less fortunate South Island franchise coaches Razor & Dermody no doubt must envy.

[Crucial]

Great position to be in for Donk and the squad. He gets to reward a number for the training work they have done and let them loose with no pressure to show their wares.

[Bovidae]

This game (and team selection) reminds me of the Blues game at Eden Park in the final round of 2021.

A lot of the star players are flying home before the game.

[Crucial]

Good management by the looks of it. Keep the squad together up until the captains run then send next weeks guys home early for extra recovery

[Nepia]

@Crucial said in Force v Chiefs:

Good management by the looks of it. Keep the squad together up until the captains run then send next weeks guys home early for extra recovery

To continue his usual form that useless piece of shit Tiatia will have a good game against teams I support, after always being crap for teams I support.

[Crucial]

@Nepia said in Force v Chiefs:

@Crucial said in Force v Chiefs:

Good management by the looks of it. Keep the squad together up until the captains run then send next weeks guys home early for extra recovery

To continue his usual form that useless piece of shit Tiatia will have a good game against teams I support, after always being crap for teams I support.

Great opportunity for Stevenson and ENS to show him just how much they deserve to be where they are

[Stargazer]

Who's injured?

Edit: McWhannell, but staying on the field. For now.

[Stargazer]

ALB gets the lucky bounce. Great break from Stevenson, with Thompson the only one in support.

[Stargazer]

McWhannell off now.

[Victor Meldrew]

Didn't catch who is doing the comments but they are good. Who is it?

[Stargazer]

Fantastic intercept try to Coombes-Fabling. Speed.
Poihipi converts the try.

0 - 19 Chiefs

[Mr Fish]

@Victor-Meldrew said in Force v Chiefs:

Didn't catch who is doing the comments but they are good. Who is it?

Maybe Stephen Hoiles?

Edit: Scratch that, it's Mick Colliss.

[KiwiMurph]

@Mr-Fish Hoiles is also there on comms with Horan.

Collis on the sideline.

I think Swain is the main caller.

[Mr Fish]

Four commentators??

No wonder Australian rugby has no money.

[ARHS]

Finau packs a punch when he runs or tackles. Poihipi looks very useful at 10. Ollie Morris showing he deserves more starts. Great half from Chiefs.

[antipodean]

That was poor by Ratima - all the time in the world off set piece and he kicks in into row 23.

[Stargazer]

That's a brilliant try from Max Burey.