Chiefs 2019

[Tim]

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/111397789/super-rugby-damian-mckenzie-poised-to-resume-at-fullback-when-chiefs-tackle-bulls

With former Melbourne Rebels pivot Jack Debreczeni available again after an illness that ruled him out last week, the Chiefs have a selection conundrum to solve ahead of announcing their team on Thursday night (NZ time).

Debreczeni was set for his first Chiefs start against the Hurricanes but Marty McKenzie took his place alongside his younger brother, who looked like his electric self again after an indifferent spell at first-five.

"Having a world class fullback at the back made a difference and we'll probably be looking to do that again," Matson said of All Black Damian McKenzie.

 Either Debreczeni or Marty McKenzie will start at first-five should Damian McKenzie, as expected, remain at fullback, while the Chiefs are further boosted by the return of outside back Solomon Alaimalo after recovering from a head knock.

Matson said Alaimalo's availability was "critical" and he would be a likely starter to help combat the commanding kicking game of Bulls and Springboks first-five Handre Polland, who is the competition's leading points scorer with 74, which is 28 more than any other player.

[Yeetyaah]

Michael Allardice re-signed for the 2020 Super Rugby season.

[Stargazer]

Chiefs Development team to play Blues A in Hamilton tomorrow (2.30pm, Beetham Park)

1 Chris Grawler (Taranaki)
2 Zuriel Tongiamata (Counties Manukau)
3 Jeff Thwaites (Bay of Plenty)
4 Laghlan McWhannell (Waikato)
5 Damon Leasuasu (Counties Manukau)
6 Tom Florence (Taranaki)
7 Jeriah Mua (Bay of Plenty)
8 Pita Gus Sowakula (Taranaki)
9 Jonathan Taumateine (Counties Manukau) (Captain)
10 Rivez Reihana (Waikato)
11 Brandon Mudzekenyedz (Waikato)
12 Quinn Tupaea (Waikato)
13 Bailyn Sullivan (Waikato)
14 Mosese Dawai (Waikato)
15 Shaun Stevenson (Chiefs)

Reserves:
16 Donald Maka (Taranaki)
17 Sean Bagshaw (Counties Manukau)
18 Shigure Takao (Kobelco Steelers)
19 Sue Asomua (Counties Manukau)
20 Tupou Vaa’i (Taranaki)
21 Savelio Ropati (Counties Manukau)
22 Hugo Nankivell (Waikato)
23 Carlos Price (Waikato)
24 Charlie Lawrence (Kobelco Steelers)
25 Issie Shige (Kobelco Steelers)
26 Tomoyuli Ochiai (Kobelco Steelers)

[Tim]

@Stargazer said in Chiefs 2019:

Carlos Price (Waikato)

Interesting that he's moved north.

[Stargazer]

@Tim Yeah, I noticed he'd moved there a while ago. Hauiti-Parapara has leapfrogged him in the Canes pecking order; that could be a reason. Or he's studying at Waikato Uni?

[Stargazer]

Chiefs Dev v Blues A: 17 - 29

[Stargazer]

https://twitter.com/nzherald/status/1114090357904543744

[Stargazer]

https://twitter.com/NigelYalden/status/1115417523401383936

[Stargazer]

Geez, his shoulder, too?

[booboo]

Which begs the question. Who have the Chiefs got in the hutch as a 10?

[Yeahtheboys]

Who’s that bloke that slotted that World Cup winning penalty?

[Machpants]

@Yeahtheboys Dan Carter

[Stargazer]

Nathan Harris has re-signed with NZR and the Chiefs for 2 more years (2021):

Mobile hooker Nathan Harris has become the latest player to commit to New Zealand, extending his contract until 2021 with New Zealand Rugby and the Gallagher Chiefs.

27-year-old Harris made his Investec Super Rugby and All Blacks debut in 2014 two years after his provincial debut for Bay of Plenty in 2016. He has played 20 Tests for the All Blacks, 51 games for the Gallagher Chiefs and 29 games for Bay of Plenty.

Harris has played 16 of his 20 Tests in the last two seasons and All Blacks Head Coach Steve Hansen has welcomed the news of his re-commitment to New Zealand.

“It’s great for the future of the All Blacks and the Chiefs to have someone of Nathan’s ability re-signing. He’s made the most of his time in our environment in the last couple of seasons, getting a number of Test caps, and is constantly working on the core aspects of his game, while also adding new skills.”

https://www.chiefs.co.nz/news-item/hooker-nathan-harris-extends-contract-with-new-zealand-rugby

[Tim]

Can someone please edit the Wikipedia transfers page to add Harris's re-signing please?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_2019–20_Super_Rugby_transfers

[Stargazer]

@Tim Done.

[Tim]

@Stargazer Thanks. My office IP address is blocked today for some reason.

[Yeetyaah]

A good friend of mine has Aidan Ross as a client at her job. Reckons he's 2 weeks away from returning from injury.

[Stargazer]

SHAUN STEVENSON RE-SIGNS WITH GALLAGHER CHIEFS

Gallagher Chiefs have announced today impressive outside back Shaun Stevenson has re-signed with the Gallagher Chiefs until 2023.

The 22 year old debuted for the Gallagher Chiefs in 2016 against the Crusaders, a year after his provincial debut. In 2017 he won the Brisbane Global Rugby Tens player of the tournament. Stevenson’s ability earned him selection in last year’s Maori All Blacks end of year tour on which he debuted.

[mariner4life]

@Stargazer said in Chiefs 2019:

SHAUN STEVENSON RE-SIGNS WITH GALLAGHER CHIEFS

Gallagher Chiefs have announced today impressive outside back Shaun Stevenson has re-signed with the Gallagher Chiefs until 2023.

The 22 year old debuted for the Gallagher Chiefs in 2016 against the Crusaders, a year after his provincial debut. In 2017 he won the Brisbane Global Rugby Tens player of the tournament. Stevenson’s ability earned him selection in last year’s Maori All Blacks end of year tour on which he debuted.

[Hooroo]

@mariner4life said in Chiefs 2019:

@Stargazer said in Chiefs 2019:

SHAUN STEVENSON RE-SIGNS WITH GALLAGHER CHIEFS

Gallagher Chiefs have announced today impressive outside back Shaun Stevenson has re-signed with the Gallagher Chiefs until 2023.

The 22 year old debuted for the Gallagher Chiefs in 2016 against the Crusaders, a year after his provincial debut. In 2017 he won the Brisbane Global Rugby Tens player of the tournament. Stevenson’s ability earned him selection in last year’s Maori All Blacks end of year tour on which he debuted.

Rather it said Tu'inukuafe was returning!