Chiefs v Waratahs
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I thought I'd watch a replay before commenting because the view at the ground is different to what you see on TV. The Chiefs had a definite plan to kick in behind the Tahs wingers, particularly the Fijian prop, and they won the kicking duel. Even some poor kicks turned out OK because they chased and put pressure on Folau and Foley.
Not mentioned yet was that this was a good test for Tu’inukuafe against Kepu in the scrum and he passed with flying colours. The ABs really stood up for the Chiefs in this game, and they needed them to. I'll take 5 pts against a team the Chiefs have always struggled against.
A couple of players I've been critical of were also impressive - Allardice and Karpik.
I didn't hear any humorous banter towards Folau from our section of the stand. Most of our abuse was directed towards the ARs who seemed to ignore obvious backline offsides.
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Who was it that rushed DMac for the final try? Wow what an outstandingly moronic piece of defence. Rush the best stepper in the opposition at a straight angle and don't balance/slow. No one could have predicted what happened next...
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He was also the one that spilled the ball near the end - the Mafia has trained him well to go into enemy territory
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I thought I'd watch a replay before commenting because the view at the ground is different to what you see on TV. The Chiefs had a definite plan to kick in behind the Tahs wingers, particularly the Fijian prop, and they won the kicking duel. Even some poor kicks turned out OK because they chased and put pressure on Folau and Foley.
Not mentioned yet was that this was a good test for Tu’inukuafe against Kepu in the scrum and he passed with flying colours. The ABs really stood up for the Chiefs in this game, and they needed them to. I'll take 5 pts against a team the Chiefs have always struggled against.
A couple of players I've been critical of were also impressive - Allardice and Karpik.
I didn't hear any humorous banter towards Folau from our section of the stand. Most of our abuse was directed towards the ARs who seemed to ignore obvious backline offsides.
@bovidae said in Chiefs v Waratahs:
The Chiefs had a definite plan to kick in behind the Tahs wingers, particularly the Fijian prop, and they won the kicking duel. Even some poor kicks turned out OK because they chased and put pressure on Folau and Foley.Not mentioned yet was that this was a good test for Tu’inukuafe against Kepu in the scrum and he passed with flying colours. The ABs really stood up for the Chiefs in this game, and they needed them to. I'll take 5 pts against a team the Chiefs have always struggled against.
Watched the scrums with interest, and noted Tu'inukuafe had a nicce straight back, and managed to get underneath Kepu on some occasions (similar to Hames) and a couple where he folded Kepu as well. There was also that excellent scrum where the Chiefs pack demolished the Tahs, driving them backwards and off the ball, of which Tu'inukuafe was a big part of.
He (Tu'inkuafe) seems to have a good, low centre of gravity, good weight distribution and good feet placement, can't wait to see him pack down against a French scrum. -
@bovidae said in Chiefs v Waratahs:
The Chiefs had a definite plan to kick in behind the Tahs wingers, particularly the Fijian prop, and they won the kicking duel. Even some poor kicks turned out OK because they chased and put pressure on Folau and Foley.Not mentioned yet was that this was a good test for Tu’inukuafe against Kepu in the scrum and he passed with flying colours. The ABs really stood up for the Chiefs in this game, and they needed them to. I'll take 5 pts against a team the Chiefs have always struggled against.
Watched the scrums with interest, and noted Tu'inukuafe had a nicce straight back, and managed to get underneath Kepu on some occasions (similar to Hames) and a couple where he folded Kepu as well. There was also that excellent scrum where the Chiefs pack demolished the Tahs, driving them backwards and off the ball, of which Tu'inukuafe was a big part of.
He (Tu'inkuafe) seems to have a good, low centre of gravity, good weight distribution and good feet placement, can't wait to see him pack down against a French scrum.@shadowtrooper I love his story: Fat, ordered to do exercise by doctor., Takes rugby back up. Hey presto, All Blacks selection.
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@shadowtrooper I love his story: Fat, ordered to do exercise by doctor., Takes rugby back up. Hey presto, All Blacks selection.
@antipodean It's the dream for all of us.
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@shadowtrooper said in Chiefs v Waratahs:
Tu’inukuafe seems certainly to be one of the three best scrummaging LHs in NZ Super rugby, Moody and Hames being the other two. Once again, AB depth which didn't seem to be there even twelve months ago!
