Chiefs 2026
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@cgrant said in Chiefs 2026:
Vakasueila would be a good choice as he has a high ceiling and an imposing physique.
Yes, he is a big unit and could be an option if the Chiefs want a fifth lock. Fiti Sa will get more opportunities in 2026 behind the main three (assuming Lord stays fit).
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The media release. A forward coach to be named.
Gallagher Chiefs Confirm Jono Gibbes as Head Coach - Chiefs
Chiefs Rugby Club have today confirmed the appointment of Jono Gibbes as Head Coach for the Gallagher Chiefs. A respected rugby leader with deep ties to the Chiefs region, Gibbes […]
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Confirmation:
All Black midfielder Anton Lienert-Brown, who has re-signed with NZ Rugby through to the end of 2028, won’t play for the Chiefs in Super Rugby Pacific next year. Lienert-Brown will activate an existing sabbatical clause in his NZ Rugby contract to join fellow All Black Ardie Savea at the Kobelco Kobe Steelers in the Japan League One competition. The pair will return to New Zealand at the conclusion of the Japanese season, and be available for the All Blacks’ July series.
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@Bovidae said in Chiefs 2026:
An article on Stuff about ALB going to Kobe says that Gideon Wrampling will be back.
Jeez I hope this is true. He is one of the better young midfielders going round at the moment. A couple of disappointing moments for him this year but I think he has the physical attributes to go far. Jury is still out on the mental side though.
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@pakman said in Chiefs 2026:
@Yeetyaah said in Chiefs 2026:
Looks like Rameka Poihipi is leaving
Tremendous player.
Yeah Poihipi is pretty good too.
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@Bovidae said in Chiefs 2026:
So there might be room for a new midfield back.
Foketi, right? Wrampling has signed on for another season.
Otherwise, get Hake Wiseman in the environment.
What a loss none the less, a great plug and play guy, without being freakish like Rona or Wrampling, far more consistent when fit.
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@WoodysRFC said in Chiefs 2026:
@Bovidae said in Chiefs 2026:
So there might be room for a new midfield back.
Foketi, right? Wrampling has signed on for another season.
Foketi will be ALB's replacement. If Gibbes and co want a fifth midfield option another will be needed. Gibson Popoali'i was part of the wider squad.
Otherwise, get Hake Wiseman in the environment.
He will be one of the NDC players but too early to make the step up.
