Chiefs 2017

[Bovidae]

So missing from this year are:
Tokolahi (Highlanders)
Manu (Blues)
Marshall
Bardoul
Koloamatangi
Vaipulu
Pulu (Blues)
Horrell
Tamanivalu (Crusaders)
SBW (Blues)
Vaka
Vaeno

I'll be interested to see if some of the other fringe selections from within the region are picked up by other teams.

[Stargazer]

@Bovidae This media release that says that Bardoul re-signed for two years is from 18 May 2015. That suggests that he should have been in the 2017 squad. Have all those injuries ended his rugby career or has he gone somewhere else?

http://www.chiefs.co.nz/news/news/latest-news/84-chiefs-sign-trio-for-two-years

[Bovidae]

@Stargazer Bardoul is off to Japan to play for Yamaha.

[Bovidae]

@Chris-B Any thoughts on Christie? I assume this is a Keane selection although he is from Pukekohe via Scotland.

[Tregaskis]

I don't follow the Mitre 10 Cup or high school rugby. Is there anyone among the new faces that I can be legitimately excited about?

[Chris B.]

@Bovidae said in Chiefs 2017:

@Chris-B Any thoughts on Christie? I assume this is a Keane selection although he is from Pukekohe via Scotland.

Keane won't have had much to do with Christie, because he's only been a pick-up from Christchurch club rugby this year. He's gone well..he's quick and brave, but also pretty small (Weber-sized). They were using him as the starter early on, but Guyton surpassed him and started the big play-off games.

He's not a bad pick, but given the choice I would definitely have taken Enari ahead of him.

[Bovidae]

The Chiefs in Whangamomona. Everyone should visit the republic once in their lives.

[Wurzel]

@Bovidae said in Chiefs 2017:

The Chiefs in Whangamomona. Everyone should visit the republic once in their lives.

Can't be very many parking wardens or strippers in Whangamomona so a fairly safe place to take the Chiefs for a public outing.

[Frye]

Only injuries can stop the Chiefs from the title this year.

[Crucial]

@Frye said in Chiefs 2017:

Only injuries can stop the Chiefs from the title this year.

Thanks Frye. That comment has now raised the possibility to such unlikely levels that I have cancelled my TV Sports package and saved some money.

[Frye]

@Crucial said in Chiefs 2017:

@Frye said in Chiefs 2017:

Only injuries can stop the Chiefs from the title this year.

Thanks Frye. That comment has now raised the possibility to such unlikely levels that I have cancelled my TV Sports package and saved some money.

shhh mobdro

[Kruse]

@Wurzel said in Chiefs 2017:

Can't be very many parking wardens or strippers in Whangamomona so a fairly safe place to take the Chiefs for a public outing.

I did a ride out to the Republic just over a month ago... there is actually a parking meter.

[Crucial]

@Kruse said in Chiefs 2017:

@Wurzel said in Chiefs 2017:

Can't be very many parking wardens or strippers in Whangamomona so a fairly safe place to take the Chiefs for a public outing.

I did a ride out to the Republic just over a month ago... there is actually a parking meter.

Only sucker tourists use it though

[Bovidae]

Cane and Cruden confirmed as co-captains again.

[MajorPom]

Surprised Messam didn't get the nod for this. Especially with Cruden leaving.

[Milk]

I saw that Duane Sweeney is in the 10s squad. He's not coming back right?

[Bovidae]

@Milk Who knows. Sweeney was back last year playing some club rugby so maybe he is leaving Japan. There were no reports suggesting he was even a chance for the 10s squad before yesterday's announcement.

[Wurzel]

Seems like Dwayne Sweeney will come in to cover for Charlie Ngatai. Callum Bruce couldn't be released from his Japan contract, Scott McLeod was locked into the Highlanders and Keith Lowen couldn't be contacted because no one could find his phone number.

[cgrant]

Nankivell is with the Chiefs, isn't he ? He was outstanding for Ta$man in the Mitre 10 Cup and looks very promising. I hope he can develop quickly and earn a starting spot very quickly.
Fa'auli is another 2nd Five with a lot of potential.

[Bovidae]

I haven't seen any team lists yet but if anyone in the Brisbane area wants to watch the Chiefs-Bulls preseason game it's tonight.