Chiefs 2026

[Bovidae]

@Mr-Fish said in Chiefs 2026:

Two new locks, as expected.

There are three obvious candidates from the region, although only two are genuine locks.

[gt12]

@reprobate

All excellent points, but he's also got a variety of skills that are much harder to coach than time spent in the gym.

Quagga Smith is 180cm tall and about 100kgs according to some sources.

Mathis is significantly taller and already about 100kgs. He could be a very useful player if he can be tough enough against the big boys.

[frugby]

Is there any guarantees Thompson is still a hooker? Probably more built like a loose forward having played league?

[gt12]

@frugby said in Chiefs 2026:

Is there any guarantees Thompson is still a hooker? Probably more built like a loose forward having played league?

What’s his height / weight ratio?
Put him at 8.

[MacDazzler]

@gt12 186cm 110kg

[nostrildamus]

@gt12 said in Chiefs 2026:

@frugby said in Chiefs 2026:

Is there any guarantees Thompson is still a hooker? Probably more built like a loose forward having played league?

What’s his height / weight ratio?
Put him at 8.

Thompson: 1.69 (186cm, 110kg)
Carl Hayman: 1.61 (193cm, 120kg)

[Mr Fish]

@Yeetyaah said in Chiefs 2026:

Hearing Charlie Sinton has signed a full contract.

WTS from the sounds of it.

A few of the guys who were off-contract (or believed to be) have signed on for another season.

[Bovidae]

Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi has been injured regularly so should be moved on.

[Yeetyaah]

@Mr-Fish said in Chiefs 2026:

WTS

I heard full contract but I guess we'll see tomorrow.

[Bovidae]

[Bovidae]

I'm more interested in the WTG now.

Either Kumeroa switches back to LH or O'Neill does. The front row selections seem unbalanced.

Jayden Sa is a 6 at this level.

I was told from a very good source that Coombes-Fabling wouldn't be selected as he has knee problems. I guess not.

[ARHS]

So no Dylan Eti or Charlie Sinton. Was hoping to see Reon Paul in there too.

[Bovidae]

Sacha Thomas  /  Nov 5

EXPERIENCE, DEPTH AND FRESH TALENT AS GALLAGHER CHIEFS NAME 2026 SQUAD  - Chiefs

A dynamic blend of seasoned performers and exciting emerging talent direct from Chiefs Country make up the 2026 Gallagher Chiefs Squad. As Jono Gibbes takes the reins as Head Coach, […]

[brodean]

A squad packed full of All Blacks and All Blacks XV players. They should win easily in 2026.

[Grooter]

@brodean Jacobson & Boshier hoisting the trophy high and mighty like Messam & Clarke will be a sight to behold most definitely

[Yeetyaah]

How the fuck is TTT still there

[Yeetyaah]

@brodean said in Chiefs 2026:

A squad packed full of All Blacks and All Blacks XV players. They should win easily in 2026.

Yeah nah ain't falling for that hype again

[restofit]

the midfield depth for 2026 is suddenly lacking - where are Gideon Wrampling and Rameka Poihipi off to?

[Yeetyaah]

@restofit Japan and Japan. ALB you ask?? Sabbatical to, you'll never guess, Japan.

[booboo]

@Nepia said in Chiefs 2026:

@SouthernMann said in Chiefs 2026:

ENS to head off-shore

All Blacks Sevens star Etene Nanai-Seturo poised for European move

A Top 14 club is chasing his signature after losing two speedsters at the end of last season.

That's a bummer, but I guess he sees the AB door as being locked. I thought he might switch to the Warriors/NRL.

He came from there didn't he? Recall legal shenanigans and pretty sure NZR were out of line. ?