Hurricanes vs Chiefs
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@Mr-Fish on form the Canes have the best front row in the comp. Defs advantage in that department.
If you break it down more I’d go:
Front row - adv Canes - form front row in the comp.
Locks - even
Loose forwards - adv Canes purely because Sititi hasn’t been involved in big games yet so is unproven.
Halves - adv Chiefs
Centres - adv Canes - ALB at 12 is yuck for me.
Back three - even
Reserve forwards - adv Canes
Reserves backs - adv Chiefs -
@Bovidae said in Hurricanes vs Chiefs:
https://www.chiefs.co.nz/news-item/vaai-reaches-half-century-for-gallagher-chiefs
Amazing....hardly noticed him.
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Interestingly, the Chiefs have won the last five matches between these two sides. Prior to that, the Hurricanes won five of the previous six (with one draw in there too).
The Hurricanes are also one of only three Super Rugby teams with a positive win record over the Chiefs (alongside Crusaders and Brumbies), but a win for the Chiefs this weekend would shift it to a 50-50 split.
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@Mr-Fish the Canes are a totally different beast this year compared to last year so hopefully they can turn the tide a bit. Last year they were winning this match at the half but then the Chiefs stormed home with three tries. Really not sure how this one is going to go but I'm hoping we can get the job done and bank four points. If the Chiefs win, it will likely mean that four teams will be on 27 points at the top of the standings.
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Looking forward to the battle between Brayden Iose and Wallace Sititi. They could be very influential for both sides getting go-forward, especially if it's wet on Saturday. AllBlacks.com and Rugby Pass have profiled both players below.
Brayden Iose
https://www.allblacks.com/news/iose-amping-for-chiefs-clash/
Wallace Sititi
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I'm happy with the loose forward trio for the Chiefs, just has better balance. Glad to see Sititi who is an out and out 8 get another crack.
Will certainly be a very interesting match-up, I'm looking forward to seeing how both teams approach and play this game.
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@Canes4life just lacks the size, maybe couple more years ,seen it with the Hurricanes loose forwards,
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@Canes4life Sititi should be at the canes anyway. Surely he can be lured.
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@Bones interesting, what school did he go to?
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@Canes4life no idea but dad was a lion and cane.
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@Canes4life don't think so,
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@george33 said in Hurricanes vs Chiefs:
@Canes4life don't think so,
He's about the same size (height and weight) as Ardie. So easily big enough for an 8.
edit Esp with Shields (1.94) and Lakai as 6 and 7
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@Canes4life according to Canes site Iose weighs more than Flanders, do you reckon that's right?
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@ruggabee said in Hurricanes vs Chiefs:
@Canes4life according to Canes site Iose weighs more than Flanders, do you reckon that's right?
ALL rugby stats. Iose seems to have bulked up a lot. He's quite solid now
Devan FLANDERS is a 24-year-old New Zealander rugby player standing at 1.93 m tall (6 ft 4 in) and weighing in at 108 kg (17 st 0.10 lb; 238.10 lb) , who currently plays for Hurricanes in New Zealand as back row.
Brayden IOSE is a 25-year-old New Zealander rugby player standing at 1.88 m tall (6 ft 2 in) and weighing in at 105 kg (16 st 7.49 lb; 231.49 lb) , who currently plays for Hurricanes in New Zealand as back row.
Brad SHIELDS is a 33-year-old New Zealander rugby player standing at 1.94 m tall (6 ft 4 in) and weighing in at 111 kg (17 st 6.71 lb; 244.71 lb) , who currently plays for Hurricanes in New Zealand as back row.
Bio
Ardie SAVEA is a 30-year-old New Zealander rugby player standing at 1.9 m tall (6 ft 3 in) and weighing in at 103 kg (16 st 3.08 lb; 227.08 lb) , who currently plays for Kobe Steel Kobelco Steelers in Japan as back row.
Brayden IOSE profile and stats
