Chiefs vs Highlanders

Bones

I think the Highlanders need to move Hemopo back to lock because with him at 6, there is little to no ball carrying in the backrow(and in the starting pack in general).

Big nope. Hemopo is usually a very good ball carrier. Probably one of his worst games I've seen in this match, definitely not to his standard.

Dice

@Bones I think he's a good ball carrier for a lock, but not for a backrower.

Bones

@Dice said in Chiefs vs Highlanders:

@Bones I think he's a good ball carrier for a lock, but not for a backrower.

Think he certainly holds his own, as do the AB selectors. Happy for him to move into lock when Squire is back - Dickson to the bench.

Tim

@98blueandgold Nah, I reckon you're spot on.

98blueandgold

Thought The much critiqued Frizell also had good impact tonight, really noticeable involvements that shifted momentum

Canerbry

Classic Chiefs, 15 minutes to go so they blow a 12-point lead at home with a man up and their former first five as ref.

Weber > A Smith

Bones

@Canerbry said in Chiefs vs Highlanders:

Weber > A Smith

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mariner4life

@Canerbry said in Chiefs vs Highlanders:

Classic Chiefs, 15 minutes to go so they blow a 12-point lead at home with a man up and their former first five as ref.

Weber > A Smith

We missed you!

Dice

@Bones said in Chiefs vs Highlanders:

@Dice said in Chiefs vs Highlanders:

@Bones I think he's a good ball carrier for a lock, but not for a backrower.

Think he certainly holds his own, as do the AB selectors. Happy for him to move into lock when Squire is back - Dickson to the bench.

I don't think he has the kind of ball carrying ability to offset the lack of ball carrying ability of his backrow partners. Wouldn't be surprised if Frizell starts at 6 in the next game.

Crucial

Basically this is the result of going into a game that was always going to be close without a goalkicker.

Siam

WELL FUCK!

Couldnt see the game live so just tuned into Aussie foxtel for the advertised game, 4 and a half hours after the game and the opening panel segment tells the FUCKING SCORE!!!
before the replay!
at the advertised time!
Then they show fucken highlights!

Fucken useless fluffybunnies. Hope all Aussie rugby dies as punishment for such incompetence and disdain for rugby traditions.
Fuck em!

So we won huh?
Cool. Might watch that now

Yeetyaah

I went to the game. Leger did pretty well i thought tbh. Nanai-Seturo looked dangerous and will be dangerous on the wing outside a seasoned 10. Unlucky chiefs didn't win. Pretty gutted but big learning curve.

Crucial

Tomkinson has apparently been calling the UK all night trying to get someone to make him an Owen Farrell mask for when he is allowed to play again.

shark

Two teams each carrying a lot of guys who are either green to this level or not up to it, showing first round rust. Probably can't read much into it.

cgrant

Lomax had a very good game. He scrummed well and was outstanding in the loose. Is he developping into the best THP in NZ ?

Siam

Now that's a fucking fine win away, with 14 ultimately in a clear display of mental superiority.

Played in Hamilton wannit?

Pleased to hear that none of you want anything to do with woeful Whitelock. Good, we'll keep his tackling, cleanouts and lineouts then. His obvious leadership from the red card was as good as you get. He was front and centre guiding the team throughout a perfectly played and executed final push for a win. Superb stuff, wouldn't swap him for anyone.

You watch Coltman's try as if he's in your team and you'll realise that Brad Webber's forearms have a bigger surface area than a full size rugby ball.

I see the sun is shining today in Hamilton, it's a beautiful day to celebrate the joy that comes with the start of the rugby season.

God bless our great game eh fellas?

@Bones & Highlanders, fucken handy win that eh bro?

Kruse

@Siam said in Chiefs vs Highlanders:

Now that's a fucking fine win away, with 14 ultimately in a clear display of mental superiority.

Played in Hamilton wannit?

Pleased to hear that none of you want anything to do with woeful Whitelock. Good, we'll keep his tackling, cleanouts and lineouts then. His obvious leadership from the red card was as good as you get. He was front and centre guiding the team throughout a perfectly played and executed final push for a win. Superb stuff, wouldn't swap him for anyone.

You watch Coltman's try as if he's in your team and you'll realise that Brad Webber's forearms have a bigger surface area than a full size rugby ball.

I see the sun is shining today in Hamilton, it's a beautiful day to celebrate the joy that comes with the start of the rugby season.

God bless our great game eh fellas?

@Bones fucken handy win that eh bro?

Happy then?

booboo

@Hooroo said in Chiefs vs Highlanders:

@Bones said in Chiefs vs Highlanders:

@Hooroo said in Chiefs vs Highlanders:

Wow! That was so a try

Meh. No clear grounding. Hooker decides to run straight at half back and gets made to look like a dick. I can abide the decision.

Doesn’t need to be clear. It was try on field call so it had show it definitely wasn’t grounded

This.

I don't think it was a try but he needed clear evidence it wasn't grounded.

booboo

@mariner4life said in Chiefs vs Highlanders:

some fucking interesting blocking routes being run by the highlanders. When i said i wanted a longer NFL season...

Fuck you Weber you spaz

This is fucking awful.

@Crucial has been hot on this in 6N thread.

I've not watched any 6 Nations but clearly the Hughlanders have.

Needs a law change, or stricter interpretation.

booboo

@gt12 said in Chiefs vs Highlanders:

What the fuck is the line of highlanders standing in the defense line in front of the ball ?

Needs more repeating.

Fix this World Rugby.

The Silver Fern

Chiefs vs Highlanders