Hurricanes vs Chiefs
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Hurricanes SRP Round Eight team to play the Chiefs at Sky Stadium in Wellington. Kick-off: 7.05pm.
Xavier Numia
Asafo Aumua
Tyrel Lomax
Caleb Delany
Isaia Walker-Leawere
Brad Shields (Captain)
Peter Lakai
Brayden Iose
TJ Perenara
Brett Cameron
Kini Naholo
Jordie Barrett
Billy Proctor
Josh Moorby
Ruben Love
REPLACEMENTS:
James O’Reilly
Pouri Rakete-Stones
Pasilio Tosi
Justin Sangster
Du’Plessis Kirifi
Devan Flanders
Richard Judd
Peter Umaga-Jensen -
https://www.chiefs.co.nz/news-item/vaai-reaches-half-century-for-gallagher-chiefs
Unavailable for selection: Kaleb Trask, Tom Florence, Josh Lord.
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@Canes4life said in Hurricanes vs Chiefs:
the Hunters are playing in the curtain raiser
Who are they playing? The Chiefs Dev?
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REPLACEMENTS:
- James O’Reilly
- Pouri Rakete-Stones
- Pasilio Tosi
- Justin Sangster
- Du’Plessis Kirifi
- Devan Flanders
- Richard Judd
- Peter Umaga-Jensen
The starting 15 is as expected (and is clearly our best 15). As are 16-20 although I'm unsure why Mafileo is out of favor and not getting much game time.
But 21 to 23 are odd selections. I guess they just want to get Flanders involved in some way after being so good at 6 last year. Judd I can sort of understand but I would prefer Viljoen. And the limited PUJ is preferred to Higgins.
I hope Viljoen starts next week (vs FD) as does Higgins. And Barrett and TJ are rested for the game a week later
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@Duluth Mafileo brought a house up in Auckland with his partner at the end of last year so good chance he’ll end up at the Blues, maybe why he’s not getting game time.
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@Winger agree with your sentiments - think Higgins should be in the 23. Viljoen is certainly a better bet late in a game to create something too compared to Judd. This will be tight though so presumably they are playing it "safe" with Judd.
Still unclear on what Sullivan's status is - does anyone know?
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@Canes4life said in Hurricanes vs Chiefs:
@Duluth Mafileo brought a house up in Auckland with his partner at the end of last year so good chance he’ll end up at the Blues, maybe why he’s not getting game time.
How many would that be now if he moves
One quality hooker. a HB (who I never really rated) and first, Could be 4 potential starters next year
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@foobaNZ Sullivan has been the water boy the last two games for the top side which means he’s not far. Hopefully he’s named in the Hunters side to play in the curtain raiser.
Likely backline for that game is Vijoen, Morgan, Rayasi, Higgins, Sullivan, Sinkinson and Godfrey which is pretty damn good. Punivai might start instead of Sinkinson though.
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Tight 5. Adv Canes
Backrow. Even
HB 1st Adv Chiefs
Midfield Adv Canes
Back 3. Adv Canes
Forward reserves Canes
Backs ChiefsBut the margins are very small. It should be a great game. And good to see both team at close to full strength
All it needs now is a good crowd
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@Canes4life said in Hurricanes vs Chiefs:
Vijoen, Morgan, Rayasi, Higgins, Sullivan, Sinkinson and Godfrey which is pretty damn good. Punivai might start instead of Sinkinson though.
VG backline. As long as Morgan doesn't revert to last year's form.
Sinkinson is far and away better than last year too. Bulked up a lot.
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The next three games for the Canes - Chiefs (H), Drua (A) and Brumbies (A) were all games that were lost last year so I'm sure the Canes will want to start this next block of their campaign with a win. Really looking forward to this one on Saturday, a real shame the weather may ruin the spectacle a bit but it should still be a blockbuster.
The conditions may actually suit the 2024 Canes when you look at the way they defend and how their tight five has performed so far this year. The conditions may also be a factor in the 6-2 split on the bench aswell.
