Chiefs 2026

[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. ?

[Nepia]

@booboo said in Chiefs 2026:

@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. ?

I don't think so, he signed a 5 year deal with the Warriors as a 15 year old but wanted to play rugby. Don't think that's on NZR, you can't enforce contracts signed by 15 year olds.

[gt12]

What the fuck are they doing with so many fucking locks.
Looks like a team which will lose at the semis.

[brodean]

@gt12 said in Chiefs 2026:

What the fuck are they doing with so many fucking locks.
Looks like a team which will lose at the semis.

Nah. Guaranteed title. Might as well start the engraving now.

[Nepia]

@gt12 said in Chiefs 2026:

What the fuck are they doing with so many fucking locks.
Looks like a team which will lose at the semis.

Well technically two of those locks are 6's also because there's not already enough of them.

[ploughboy]

@brodean said in Chiefs 2026:

@gt12 said in Chiefs 2026:

What the fuck are they doing with so many fucking locks.
Looks like a team which will lose at the semis.

Nah. Guaranteed title. Might as well start the engraving now.

no way the blues have papalii and sotutu
hurricanes have Higgins
there no way we can complete

[Bovidae]

Jayden Sa would be slightly taller than Finau but shorter than Parker.

[ploughboy]

need big seasons from kumeroa and Ahio as prop a bit of a weak area as it has been for a while. and a bit less depth in midfield hopefully brown can step up. he has looked good for the poo.
the rest is as expected and depth hasn't disappeared in other areas.
a forth hooker does seem strange wonder if that could have been better served at prop or midfield.
could be covered in wtg

[Yeetyaah]

Aight well fuck it I'll give naming a first choice team a go.

1. Ollie Norris

2. Samisoni Taukei'aho

3. George Dyer

4. Tupou Vaa'i

5. Josh Lord

6. Simon Parker

7. Luke Jacobson

8. Wallace Sititi

9. Cortez Ratima

10. Damian McKenzie

11. Leroy Carter

12. Quinn Tupaea

13. Daniel Rona

14. Emoni Narawa

15. Etene Nanai-Seturo

16. Brodie McAlister

17. Jarred Proffit

18. Benet Kumeroa

19. Naitoa Ah Kuoi

20. Samipeni Finau

21. Xavier Roe

22. Josh Jacomb

23. Kyren Taumoefolau

[booboo]

@Yeetyaah said in Chiefs 2026:

Aight well fuck it I'll give naming a first choice team a go.

1. Ollie Norris

2. Samisoni Taukei'aho

3. George Dyer

4. Tupou Vaa'i

5. Josh Lord

6. Simon Parker

7. Luke Jacobson

8. Wallace Sititi

9. Cortez Ratima

10. Damian McKenzie

11. Leroy Carter

12. Quinn Tupaea

13. Daniel Rona

14. Emoni Narawa

15. Etene Nanai-Seturo

16. Brodie McAlister

17. Jarred Proffit

18. Benet Kumeroa

19. Naitoa Ah Kuoi

20. Samipeni Finau

21. Xavier Roe

22. Josh Jacomb

23. Kyren Taumoefolau

Handy enough

[cliff]

What do they see in coombs fabling

[Tim]

Have to be favourites. Prop depth could be a concern though.

[Bovidae]

@Yeetyaah O'Neill over Kumeroa.

Gibbes will be able to rotate the back three and midfield. I want to see Taumoefolau getting his share of starts.