Chiefs 2019
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I found this article:
https://www.rugbypass.com/news/chiefs-2017-schoolboy-recruitment-haul-5-best/
@bovidae I've always thought Mua might be a bit small - maybe I'm misremebering? Flanders is probably the one they should have gone hard for in that Hastings pack last year ... I think even the Canes managed to see over their Wellington borders to pick him up. Also, didn't Mua chose playing for a Samoan team over an NZ team?
But, Tupaea is definitely a good pick up.
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@bovidae I've always thought Mua might be a bit small - maybe I'm misremebering? Flanders is probably the one they should have gone hard for in that Hastings pack last year ... I think even the Canes managed to see over their Wellington borders to pick him up. Also, didn't Mua chose playing for a Samoan team over an NZ team?
But, Tupaea is definitely a good pick up.
@nepia From what I remember of Mua, he wasn't big but strong for his size and excellent at the breakdown. These schoolboys have time to put on size in the gym.
He played for the Samoan sevens team at an invitational schools tournament in honour of his grandparents from memory.
But there have been players who missed the NZ U20s one year and played for Samoa only be make the NZ U20s the following year. It doesn't exclude you from selection.
There are spaces available for Tupaea and Nanai in the 2019 Chiefs squad.
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@bovidae I've always thought Mua might be a bit small - maybe I'm misremebering? Flanders is probably the one they should have gone hard for in that Hastings pack last year ... I think even the Canes managed to see over their Wellington borders to pick him up. Also, didn't Mua chose playing for a Samoan team over an NZ team?
But, Tupaea is definitely a good pick up.
@nepia Yeah Flanders has signed for the Hurricanes on a three-year contract. Very relieved!
I think Mua cuts from a similar mould to Kirifi - who ironically was in the Chief's catchment but has now signed with the Canes. Both not the biggest, but they are very strong with ball in hand.
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@bovidae said in Chiefs 2019:
@nepia From what I remember of Mua, he wasn't big but strong for his size and excellent at the breakdown. These schoolboys have time to put on size in the gym.
He played for the Samoan sevens team at an invitational schools tournament in honour of his grandparents from memory.
But there have been players who missed the NZ U20s one year and played for Samoa only be make the NZ U20s the following year. It doesn't exclude you from selection.
There are spaces available for Tupaea and Nanai in the 2019 Chiefs squad.
Jeriah Mua was selected for the second NZU20s camp this year, but then he got injured (just like his brother, who was invited to the 1st camp), so he wasn't picked for the Oceania Championship and JWC. He will still be eligible in 2019 (not his brother).
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heard through the chiefs grapevine they are trying too offload Tiaan Falcon and sign Fletcher Smith..
Interesting developments this one,Marty McKenzie still having ongoing head issues.
Also Ayden Johnstone the Waikato loosehead has signed with the Highlanders.. -
heard through the chiefs grapevine they are trying too offload Tiaan Falcon and sign Fletcher Smith..
Interesting developments this one,Marty McKenzie still having ongoing head issues.
Also Ayden Johnstone the Waikato loosehead has signed with the Highlanders..I hope they succeed. Fletcher Smith has a great set of skills and just needs lots more big game time. He compares favourably with Cameron, Perofeta, Hunt and co.
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heard through the chiefs grapevine they are trying too offload Tiaan Falcon and sign Fletcher Smith..
Interesting developments this one,Marty McKenzie still having ongoing head issues.
Also Ayden Johnstone the Waikato loosehead has signed with the Highlanders..@steven-harris Why get rid of Falcon and keep MMac? And with "offload" Tiaan Falcon, do you mean de-list or getting another franchise to take him? I understand Smith has a bit more experience than Falcon, but Falcon is the more talented player. Odd move if they keep Mmac.
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@steven-harris Why get rid of Falcon and keep MMac? And with "offload" Tiaan Falcon, do you mean de-list or getting another franchise to take him? I understand Smith has a bit more experience than Falcon, but Falcon is the more talented player. Odd move if they keep Mmac.
@stargazer unsure myself to be honest.
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Not sure if anyone has said this, but I heard Scotty Stevenson say on commentary in the last Taranaki game that Reuben O'Neill had signed for the Chiefs for next year, seems like Graham might miss out on the squad next year.
Also, I hope they don't drop Falcon from the squad, I think MMac is off contract next year so I doubt he'll be back, but if they have signed Debreczeni they probably won't have a spot for Fletch. -
Just leaving FMG Stadium Waikato after doing a bit of investigating..
Fletcher Smith has signed with the Hurricanes
Josh Ioane has signed with the chiefs..
Sam Nock reckons he is with the Blues again next season.
QuinnTupaea turned down an offer from the Blues.. -
Just leaving FMG Stadium Waikato after doing a bit of investigating..
Fletcher Smith has signed with the Hurricanes
Josh Ioane has signed with the chiefs..
Sam Nock reckons he is with the Blues again next season.
QuinnTupaea turned down an offer from the Blues.. -
As a Hurricanes supporter I hope it is J Garden-Bachop that is heading to the Highlanders.
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Just leaving FMG Stadium Waikato after doing a bit of investigating..
Fletcher Smith has signed with the Hurricanes
Josh Ioane has signed with the chiefs..
Sam Nock reckons he is with the Blues again next season.
QuinnTupaea turned down an offer from the Blues..@steven-harris interesting, I heard the Chiefs signed Debreczeni so where would Ioane fit, unless they got rid of Falcon.
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@steven-harris who have the Highlanders got at 10?
@tim said in Chiefs 2019:
@steven-harris who have the Highlanders got at 10?
The only signing that has been announced is that of Gatland.
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@tim said in Chiefs 2019:
@steven-harris who have the Highlanders got at 10?
The only signing that has been announced is that of Gatland.
@stargazer said in Chiefs 2019:
@tim said in Chiefs 2019:
@steven-harris who have the Highlanders got at 10?
The only signing that has been announced is that of Gatland.
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@tim said in Chiefs 2019:
@steven-harris who have the Highlanders got at 10?
The only signing that has been announced is that of Gatland.
When do the squads get named?@stargazer said in Chiefs 2019:
@tim said in Chiefs 2019:
@steven-harris who have the Highlanders got at 10?
The only signing that has been announced is that of Gatland.
