Chiefs 2021

[Nepia]

They did ok before the lockdown when they were playing on Cooper muscle memory.

[Yeetyaah]

https://www.chiefs.co.nz/news-item/tabai-matson-moves-on-from-gallagher-chiefs

[Bovidae]

The final selection has been confirmed for the New Zealand Barbarians Under 18 Chiefs Region Camp. The camp is set to take place from Monday 28 September to Thursday 1 October at St Paul's Collegiate in Hamilton. 50 talented players have been selected from across the Chiefs region to attend the four-day camp.

The camp includes the selection of nine girls within the fifty selected players, who will partake in the mixed training sessions. 

Chiefs Rugby Club Player Development Manager Kent Currie said the New Zealand Barbarians Chiefs Under 18 Region Camp will provide a great platform for these players to experience the Chiefs Rugby Club’s high-performance pathway.

“In these uncertain times, New Zealand Rugby have done a fantastic job, sourcing the funds that will enable us to provide a wonderful development opportunity for our most talented young male and female rugby players from within the Chiefs region. Again, the camp will give us an opportunity to connect our up and coming talent with some of our past Chiefs players, who will share their knowledge by contributing to the various coaching roles at this camp.” 

The players attending will be coached by several leading coaches from within the Chiefs region.

New Zealand Barbarians Under 18 Chiefs Region Camp:
Luke Ale (Hamilton Boys High School)
Juvina Auva'a (Rosehill College)
Josh Bartlett (Tauranga Boys College)
Klee Begbie (University of Waikato)
Dayna Bidois (Rotorua Boys High School)
Aaliyah Brown (Manurewa High School)
Westyn Cobb (Hamilton Boys High School)
Kusitino Drauna (New Plymouth Boys High School)
Kini Fonua (Rotorua Boys High School)
Oliver Foote (Hamilton Boys High School)
Tyron Hilton (Hamilton Boys High School)
Noah Hotham (Hamilton Boys High School)
Jordan Hutchings (Rotorua Boys High School)
Destiny Iraia (Mount Maunganui Sports Club)
Kauvaka Kaivelata (Wesley College)
Taha Kemara (Hamilton Boys High School)
Villiami Kuli (Wesley College)
Veveni Lasaqa (Tauranga Boys College)
Perry Laurence (New Plymouth Boys High School)
Maximus Lestro (Hamilton Boys High School)
Heath MacEwan (Hamilton Boys High School)
Tyler McNutt (Hamilton Boys High School)
Havila Molia (St Paul's Collegiate)
Kiri Nolan (Hamilton Girls High School)
Manaia Nuku (Hamilton Girls High School)
Anarau Paenga Morgan (St Paul's Collegiate)
Curtis Palmer (Tauranga Boys College)
Hope Parata-Kingi (Rotoiti Rugby Club)
Ralph Sean (Hamilton Boys High School)
Reweti Levi (New Plymouth Boys High School)
Te Rama Reuben (St Kentigern's College)
Campbell Robb (St Paul's Collegiate)
Gabe Robinson (Hamilton Boys High School)
Jone Rova (New Plymouth Boys High School)
Isaac Seiuli (St John's College)
Rowan Slater (New Plymouth Boys High School)
Andrew Smith (St Peter's School, Cambridge)
Dawson Smith (St Peter's School, Cambridge)
Payton Spencer (Hamilton Boys High School)
Ben Strang (St Paul's Collegiate)
Te Hamana Te Aute (Rotorua Boys High School)
Peter Te Kahu (New Plymouth Boys High School)
Brooklyn Teki- Joyce (Rangataua Rugby Club)
Aki Tulivailala (Hamilton Boys High School)
Mason Tupaea (Hamilton Boys High School)
Quinnlan Tupou (St Peter's School, Cambridge)
SolomonaTyrell (Hamilton Boys High School)
Leititia Vaka (Wesley College)
Malachi Wrampling-Alec (St Paul's Collegiate)
Jericho Yorke (Rotorua Boys High School)

The following players have been selected as standby players:
Moses McGoon (Hamilton Boys High School), Shey Retemeyer (St Peter’s School, Cambridge), Diesel Lee Jakeman (St Peter’s School, Cambridge), Dan Fereti (Hamilton Boys High School), Quinton Cotton (St Paul’s Collegiate), Jonty Short (St Peter’s School, Cambridge), Junior Toaisi (Wesley College), Adrian Wharawhara (St John’s College), Maia George (St Peter’s School, Cambridge), Dante Gardiner (Tauranga Boys College), Nusi Mafi (Wesley College), Amos Fa’aola (Hamilton Boys High School), Ryan Michie (Rosehill College), Austin Anderson (Hamilton Boys High School)

[Yeetyaah]

@Bovidae couple of names stand out from HBHS. Tupaea, Hotham, McNutt. Hotham was pretty great from the games I've watched on tv.

[Bovidae]

@Yeetyaah I've seen all of their home games, and a lot of the starting XV is on that list. There are also some yr 11 players too like Aki Tulivailala (left winger) and Payton Spencer (1st 5 in the 2nd XV, son of Carlos).

[Yeetyaah]

https://www.chiefs.co.nz/news-item/Gallagher-Chiefs-Coaches-Player-of-the-Year-Sean-Wainui-re-signs

Gallagher Chiefs 2020 Coaches’ Player of the Year Sean Wainui has re-signed with the Gallagher Chiefs.

The 24-year-old electrifying winger has re-signed with the Club until the end of 2022.

Wainui, a passionate Gallagher Chief said it was an easy decision for him and his whanau to make.

“Being a Chief is something I have always dreamed of. To be able to continue this journey and perform for this team is something I really cherish.

“I love the culture, especially our Maori connection within the Chiefs and Chiefs Country. I really enjoy being with the brothers, the hard mahi and the challenges we face together. I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else,” said Wainui.

Chiefs Rugby Club CEO Michael Collins said Wainui is an exceptionally talented player.

“Sean is an exciting player; he has produced a number of amazing moments for the Gallagher Chiefs since his debut in 2018. Receiving the Gallagher Chiefs Coaches’ Player of the Year award is testament to his work ethic, impressive form and influential leadership within our squad. We are excited to see what he will achieve over the coming years and will continue to enjoy watching him proudly represent Taranaki in the Mitre 10 Cup,” said Collins.

Wainui has 38 Gallagher Chiefs caps to his name and has scored a total of 65 points since his debut.

[Yeetyaah]

As reported in an article posted in Canes 2021 thread. Word is Xavier Roe is signed for the Chiefs for next year.

[mikey07]

@Yeetyaah See the article is saying Milo-Harris is uncontracted I haven’t seen enough of him to pass judgement.

[Yeetyaah]

@mikey07 yeah I'm glad tbh. He really didn't do anything special, nothing bad really either but the dude was just pretty average.

[Bovidae]

@Yeetyaah said in Chiefs 2021:

As reported in an article posted in Canes 2021 thread. Word is Xavier Roe is signed for the Chiefs for next year.

I've just read that article. Fletcher Smith is unsigned too. Sign him up Chiefs.

[Yeetyaah]

@Bovidae yeah man that'd be great. Follow Waikato's success and sign the halves.

[ARHS]

Great news that Roe is signed. Yes, get Smith also.

[Bovidae]

Naitoa Ah Kuoi confirmed to be signed for 2021.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/provincial/123304802/mitre-10-cup-player-spotlight-wellingtons-naitoa-ah-kuoi-new-father-of-lockdown-twins

[Yeetyaah]

@Bovidae good stuff. He was pretty good I thought.

[Bovidae]

@Yeetyaah Ah Kuoi would be a good option off the bench. I don't see him as a starter though so the Chiefs need to find another lock to partner Vaa'i.

[Yeetyaah]

@Bovidae I'd be keen on Josh Lord. Dude has size and he throws himself around a bit.

[Bovidae]

@Yeetyaah Yeah, I rate Lord and I think he will be in the squad. But I am thinking of an experienced lock to complement the young locks. Unfortunately there aren't that many around.

[mofitzy_]

When is Retallick back? 2022?

[Bovidae]

@mofitzy_ Yes.

[Duluth]

@Bovidae said in Chiefs 2021:

But I am thinking of an experienced lock to complement the young locks. Unfortunately there aren't that many around.

He’s not hugely experienced but Dalzell would be a good pick up for someone. There’s no room for him at the Blues