Chiefs 2026
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@reprobate said in Chiefs 2026:
@ARHS said in Chiefs 2026:
Millar doesn't really match the Chiefs style of play.
In my eyes this whole Jacomb saga is a direct result of the fixation for Richie Mounga to come back. Chiefs would be daft to cave right in.Reihana and Kemara could both play Chiefs rugby...
Know they've been in Chiefs territory before so maybe they wouldn't return but you would think the Crusaders don't really benefit from having two young guys who both still need quite a bit of development. Complicated though by O'Connor leaving.
You would think there'd have to be a couple of older guys getting contracts for next year, either your Sopoagas etc who have played NPC or maybe a couple of guys from Japan.
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@gt12 said in Chiefs 2026:
@SouthernMann said in Chiefs 2026:
@frugby said in Chiefs 2026:
@SouthernMann said in Chiefs 2026:
@frugby said in Chiefs 2026:
@Bovidae “We’ve had constructive discussions with the Chiefs around potential early release scenarios.
“They’ve invested significantly in Josh’s development, and it’s understandable that they would want to retain a player of his calibre.
“There remains a possibility that Josh could join the Highlanders in 2026 if the Chiefs are amenable to that. We’re continuing to explore those avenues.”
“We remain committed to supporting Josh in his journey and will continue working with all parties to find the best outcome.”
**Now that I re-read this, would seem like there is a bit of negotiation around players going on. Part of me wonders, could it genuinely be the Highlanders back off and allow them to sign Muliaina.
Personally I'd do that deal. No guarantees that Muliaina reaches the level Jacomb is now.**
Absolutely not.
The kid is 18. We cannot go flogging off one of our most talented guys to get someone a year early. It also doesn't solve their issue of wanting someone to be Super ready. Jacomb is with us through to 28 (at this stage) Mika Muliaina will only just be turning 21 then.
If they are after a back up 10. Millar is the guy to go.
I am going to be real. If Muliaina was from any other province, he hasn't yet had an NPC debut, and he is just another promising U20 player.
The fact he has played NPC already says more about Southland then it does about current ability.
FWIW, I doubt that this is the situation, but I am tempering any expectations about Muliaina, until he either a) Plays Super Rugby or b) Guides a winning NPC side around.
I can see why you’d want to offer us an inferior player, but he is so far from Chiefs rugby he may as well be a soccer player.
At 1st I thought this was harsh on Cam but I think I get what you're saying, for instance God bless Ma'a Nonu he just didn't suit our landers rugby yet a guy like Richard Buckman did. Millar is a capable 10 but you're right just can't see him at Fmg stadium, Finn Hurley should be a top target he's made for Chiefs rugby he's the lovechild of Mckenzie & Tim Nanai Williams
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@Grooter said in Chiefs 2026:
@gt12 said in Chiefs 2026:
@SouthernMann said in Chiefs 2026:
@frugby said in Chiefs 2026:
@SouthernMann said in Chiefs 2026:
@frugby said in Chiefs 2026:
@Bovidae “We’ve had constructive discussions with the Chiefs around potential early release scenarios.
“They’ve invested significantly in Josh’s development, and it’s understandable that they would want to retain a player of his calibre.
“There remains a possibility that Josh could join the Highlanders in 2026 if the Chiefs are amenable to that. We’re continuing to explore those avenues.”
“We remain committed to supporting Josh in his journey and will continue working with all parties to find the best outcome.”
**Now that I re-read this, would seem like there is a bit of negotiation around players going on. Part of me wonders, could it genuinely be the Highlanders back off and allow them to sign Muliaina.
Personally I'd do that deal. No guarantees that Muliaina reaches the level Jacomb is now.**
Absolutely not.
The kid is 18. We cannot go flogging off one of our most talented guys to get someone a year early. It also doesn't solve their issue of wanting someone to be Super ready. Jacomb is with us through to 28 (at this stage) Mika Muliaina will only just be turning 21 then.
If they are after a back up 10. Millar is the guy to go.
I am going to be real. If Muliaina was from any other province, he hasn't yet had an NPC debut, and he is just another promising U20 player.
The fact he has played NPC already says more about Southland then it does about current ability.
FWIW, I doubt that this is the situation, but I am tempering any expectations about Muliaina, until he either a) Plays Super Rugby or b) Guides a winning NPC side around.
I can see why you’d want to offer us an inferior player, but he is so far from Chiefs rugby he may as well be a soccer player.
At 1st I thought this was harsh on Cam but I think I get what you're saying, for instance God bless Ma'a Nonu he just didn't suit our landers rugby yet a guy like Richard Buckman did. Millar is a capable 10 but you're right just can't see him at Fmg stadium, Finn Hurley should be a top target he's made for Chiefs rugby he's the lovechild of Mckenzie & Tim Nanai Williams
The Chiefs have plenty of talent without needing to nab Hurley. He is our little bouncy ball. Looking at the video that popped up of him yesterday. He looks jacked.
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@cliff said in Chiefs 2026:
I assume we will need to replace malachi wrampling assuming jayden sa replaces selby reckitt
Has it been confirmed Wrampling is leaving? Disappointing if he is.
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@Crazy-Horse said in Chiefs 2026:
@cliff said in Chiefs 2026:
I assume we will need to replace malachi wrampling assuming jayden sa replaces selby reckitt
Has it been confirmed Wrampling is leaving? Disappointing if he is.
Off to the Blues
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@Chris said in Chiefs 2026:
@Crazy-Horse said in Chiefs 2026:
@cliff said in Chiefs 2026:
I assume we will need to replace malachi wrampling assuming jayden sa replaces selby reckitt
Has it been confirmed Wrampling is leaving? Disappointing if he is.
Off to the Blues
That's a relief. I thought he might have been buggering off overseas. Wasn't there a rumour about that a while ago?
I might be getting the brothers mixed up...
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@Crazy-Horse it was gideon wrampling who was rumuored to beeaving but he isnt
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@cliff said in Chiefs 2026:
I assume we will need to replace malachi wrampling assuming jayden sa replaces selby reckitt
Jayden Sa could be the replacement for M Wrampling. He is too short to be a SR lock, more a 6. Jacob Norris also a chance.
I think they will have to select another lock with Tupou also leaving. Vakaisiuola or Eti to develop. Then I would want a 7.
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@Yeetyaah said in Chiefs 2026:
@Bovidae said in Chiefs 2026:
with Tupou also leaving
Tupou Vaa'i is leaving???
Jimmy Tupou. I'd assumed Vakasiuola was the natural replacement.
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