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Chiefs 2025

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  • BovidaeB Bovidae

    Promoted another lock (Sa) but still lacking wing cover.

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    @Bovidae said in Chiefs 2025:

    Promoted another lock (Sa) but still lacking wing cover.

    I see a big future for Fiti Sa. Followed him down here in CHCH, has a big future. Could be similar to a Retallick situation where he’s one that got away(Definitly not implying he’s the next Retallick, just an example). Good solid squad overall.

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      @Bovidae said in Chiefs 2025:

      Promoted another lock (Sa) but still lacking wing cover.

      I see a big future for Fiti Sa. Followed him down here in CHCH, has a big future. Could be similar to a Retallick situation where he’s one that got away(Definitly not implying he’s the next Retallick, just an example). Good solid squad overall.

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      @Landers92 said in Chiefs 2025:

      I see a big future for Fiti Sa.

      He just needs to grow into his body and get over the injuries. A huge unit to see up close. The Chiefs obviously rate Sa as they brought him back on a NDC contract this year after an injury-plagued season in 2023.

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        Is Sa related to the league Sa? I think he has Christchurch connections too.

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          Hoped Kumeroa instead of another lock.

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            Not just a one year signing.

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            • BovidaeB Bovidae

              Not just a one year signing.

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              @Bovidae said in Chiefs 2025:

              Not just a one year signing.

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              I think that is a good signing for him, the Chiefs and NZ.

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                I'm not sure how long Slater has re-signed for but ST is also signed until 2027.

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                  Prop is our biggest weakness and what do the coaches see in coombes fabling

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                    stronger team than last year , new signing or returnees a improvement on leavers

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                      Now McMillan has to select the right 23, particularly the starting midfield and reserves.

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                          According to an article in the Waikato Times, Fiti Sa was signed last year after the NPC final. He was given another NDC for 2024 as they didn't want to rush him. Younger brother Jayden Sa has a NDC for 2025.

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                            Quite disappointing that super spots are basically sewn up before npc gets to it's latter stages. There are some rather uneven distributions between squads in many positions. Chiefs end up with a very strong Wtg that would be ranked higher than many players in other squads. Other squads are struggling.

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                              Quite disappointing that super spots are basically sewn up before npc gets to it's latter stages. There are some rather uneven distributions between squads in many positions. Chiefs end up with a very strong Wtg that would be ranked higher than many players in other squads. Other squads are struggling.

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                              @ARHS said in Chiefs 2025:

                              Quite disappointing that super spots are basically sewn up before npc gets to it's latter stages. There are some rather uneven distributions between squads in many positions. Chiefs end up with a very strong Wtg that would be ranked higher than many players in other squads. Other squads are struggling.

                              And then there are kids who haven't even played provincial rugby who are pretty much promised Super contracts in the next couple of years.

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                                some bad news to come out of chief hq soon. not player or coach based .Back office ,
                                will wait for them to announce . should be in next 24 to 48 hours

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                                  https://www.waikatotimes.co.nz/sport/360489297/meet-fiti-sa-behemoth-new-chiefs-lock-who-almost-makes-josh-lord-look-small

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                                    some bad news to come out of chief hq soon. not player or coach based .Back office ,
                                    will wait for them to announce . should be in next 24 to 48 hours

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                                    @ploughboy said in Chiefs 2025:

                                    some bad news to come out of chief hq soon. not player or coach based .Back office ,
                                    will wait for them to announce . should be in next 24 to 48 hours

                                    Might as well reveal here after teasing it..

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                                      This will be the sad news. He was the long-time Logistics Manager and a police officer.

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                                        @Bovidae
                                        thanks
                                        was just about to post that
                                        didn't want to post to early in respect of his family

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                                        • BovidaeB Bovidae

                                          This will be the sad news. He was the long-time Logistics Manager and a police officer.

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                                          @Bovidae said in Chiefs 2025:

                                          This will be the sad news. He was the long-time Logistics Manager and a police officer.

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                                          Very sad news!

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