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  • YeetyaahY Online
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    Yeetyaah
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    #88

    Etene set for the Olympics next year and seems like he won't take part in Super Rugby.

    https://www.chiefs.co.nz/news-item/nanai-seturo-set-for-2020-olympics

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      I expected someone to mention this...

      https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/115437167/aaron-cruden-in-line-for-shock-return-to-chiefs-for-2020-super-rugby-season

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        I expected someone to mention this...

        https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/115437167/aaron-cruden-in-line-for-shock-return-to-chiefs-for-2020-super-rugby-season

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        @Bovidae To me, that's another case of "I believe it, when I see the official announcement".

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        • BovidaeB Bovidae

          I expected someone to mention this...

          https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/115437167/aaron-cruden-in-line-for-shock-return-to-chiefs-for-2020-super-rugby-season

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          @Bovidae

          I'd be pleased, especially if - as the article implies - he'd replace Marty MacKenzie, leaving us space to sign another youngster from Mitre 10.

          We should be looking hard at Finau and that young prop from the Waikato team too.

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            @Bovidae

            I'd be pleased, especially if - as the article implies - he'd replace Marty MacKenzie, leaving us space to sign another youngster from Mitre 10.

            We should be looking hard at Finau and that young prop from the Waikato team too.

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            Yeetyaah
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            #92

            @gt12 Ollie Norris? I'd be keen on him too.

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            • YeetyaahY Online
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              Dunno how I feel about Crudes returning. It's probably a good thing as the experience would be useful. I'd be keen on more youngsters as well. Suppose Falcon is still here next year. Debs is allegedly leaving. At least Crudes is showing loyalty by only wanting to return to the Chiefs.

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              • YeetyaahY Yeetyaah

                Dunno how I feel about Crudes returning. It's probably a good thing as the experience would be useful. I'd be keen on more youngsters as well. Suppose Falcon is still here next year. Debs is allegedly leaving. At least Crudes is showing loyalty by only wanting to return to the Chiefs.

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                @Yeetyaah

                If it’s confirmed that Debs is gone, I’m in for Cruden. If that was only a rumor, I’d probably change my position as he should start, and we could try to develop the future guy in the background.

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                • NepiaN Online
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                  I guess we now know why the Hurricanes aren't chasing him.

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                    Don't you Chiefs fans find it a bit odd that Cruden is coming back to the Chiefs while you have McKenzie there? Are you happy to have a rotation, or do you think McKenzie will go back to fullback to accommodate Cruden? He's only 30 and could easily be the better option to start for 2020 and possibly beyond.

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                      Don't you Chiefs fans find it a bit odd that Cruden is coming back to the Chiefs while you have McKenzie there? Are you happy to have a rotation, or do you think McKenzie will go back to fullback to accommodate Cruden? He's only 30 and could easily be the better option to start for 2020 and possibly beyond.

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                      @shark leave McKenzie at Fullback IMO, he is far too deadly from the back.

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                      • YeetyaahY Online
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                        #98

                        McKenzie said in an article that when he's back next year, he wants to focus purely on fullback.

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                          Cruden would only be a 1-year deal for 2020 before he goes to Japan.

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                            Happy that Cruden is returning if true. Even if he isn't the player he was, we need the depth and experience. I reckon if we don't resign Debs he'd still be a decent pick up for any team that isn't already stacked at 10.

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                                I'm optimistic about next season - Gatland on board should be a massive boost and our props , loose forwards and 9s are looking strong. Just need a decent 10 and pray our outside backs get into some form.

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                                  "My return to playing is about the end of January, when Super Rugby starts. I'll do a pre-season with the Chiefs, and then hopefully round one I'll be ready to go."
                                  

                                  .

                                  https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/sport/rugby/look-forward-whats-come-damian-mckenzie-moving-injury-disaster

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                                  • YeetyaahY Online
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                                    https://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=12276617

                                    "Then there is Quinn Tupaea, one of the region's most exciting prospects who lit up the game every time he took the ball, on top of being a solid defender.

                                    A debut Super Rugby season in 2020 with the Chiefs is ahead for Tupaea"

                                    Might not be official or anything, but maybe someone knows something. Obvs I will be stoked if it's true.

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                                    • YeetyaahY Yeetyaah

                                      https://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=12276617

                                      "Then there is Quinn Tupaea, one of the region's most exciting prospects who lit up the game every time he took the ball, on top of being a solid defender.

                                      A debut Super Rugby season in 2020 with the Chiefs is ahead for Tupaea"

                                      Might not be official or anything, but maybe someone knows something. Obvs I will be stoked if it's true.

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                                      @Yeetyaah said in Chiefs 2020:

                                      "Then there is Quinn Tupaea, one of the region's most exciting prospects who lit up the game every time he took the ball, on top of being a solid defender.

                                      A debut Super Rugby season in 2020 with the Chiefs is ahead for Tupaea"

                                      Might not be official or anything, but maybe someone knows something. Obvs I will be stoked if it's true.

                                      Tupaea signed for the Chiefs last year. Maybe that was on a development contract but he told me he wasn't allowed to play for the Chiefs this year because of his age.

                                      Not a very accurate article either, as Burr didn't even play in the latter games as Finau and Parker were favoured, and Stratton is meant to be going to Japan. I hope Tucker is back in the mix for the Chiefs. He deserves it.

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                                        @Yeetyaah said in Chiefs 2020:

                                        "Then there is Quinn Tupaea, one of the region's most exciting prospects who lit up the game every time he took the ball, on top of being a solid defender.

                                        A debut Super Rugby season in 2020 with the Chiefs is ahead for Tupaea"

                                        Might not be official or anything, but maybe someone knows something. Obvs I will be stoked if it's true.

                                        Tupaea signed for the Chiefs last year. Maybe that was on a development contract but he told me he wasn't allowed to play for the Chiefs this year because of his age.

                                        Not a very accurate article either, as Burr didn't even play in the latter games as Finau and Parker were favoured, and Stratton is meant to be going to Japan. I hope Tucker is back in the mix for the Chiefs. He deserves it.

                                        YeetyaahY Online
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                                        Yeetyaah
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                                        #106

                                        @Bovidae Yeah Tupaea played preseason vs the Reds and I saw some photos of him training with the Chiefs on Instagram. Still, seeing anything about Tupaea for the Chiefs gets me hyped for next season.

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                                        • YeetyaahY Yeetyaah

                                          @Bovidae Yeah Tupaea played preseason vs the Reds and I saw some photos of him training with the Chiefs on Instagram. Still, seeing anything about Tupaea for the Chiefs gets me hyped for next season.

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                                          @Yeetyaah Not much news about potential Chiefs signings but obviously they have some spots to fill at prop, lock (especially), halfback, 1st 5 and the outside backs. Maybe also the midfield depending on Manu's plans.

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