Kings v Chiefs

[African Monkey]

<p>Chiefs starting to get into a rhythm now.</p>

[gt12]

Starting to exert some pressure and getting rewarded.<br><br>
Kings survived for the first 20 on Chiefs mistakes (plus a good scrum and maul). When Chiefs don't drop it, they are strong.<br><br>
And score!<br><br>
Cruden starting to look comfortable...<br><br>
12-27 after 36

[African Monkey]

<p>The only time the Chiefs get in trouble is by making  continuous mistakes from kick off time. Sort that out and they should win by plenty.</p>

[gt12]

But Mckenzie with a mistake, and kings take advantage.. Penalty against cane<br><br>
Nope, kicking for the corner..<br><br>
Almost pays off... <br><br>
Corner again

[gt12]

Had to happen.<br><br>
Get accurate in your own half Chiefs!!

[gt12]

Kings score via Maul.<br><br>
17-27 at half time.<br><br>
AFMon is right, kickoff time is killing the Chiefs.<br><br>
They should have far to much for the Kings, who look good around the set piece and maul.

[Stargazer]

<p>I had expected a higher score for the Chiefs by now. Are they really making so many mistakes, or is the officiating? </p>
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<p>If Aaron Cruden wants to come back into the All Blacks, shouldn't he do some of the goal kicking? He isn't even trying?</p>

[gt12]

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Stargazer" data-cid="564251" data-time="1457790985"><p>I had expected a higher score for the Chiefs by now. Are they really making so many mistakes, or is the officiating? <br><br>
If Aaron Cruden wants to come back into the All Blacks, shouldn't he do some of the goal kicking? He isn't even trying?</p></blockquote>
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I'd like to say a little from column a and a little from column b, but actually the ref is pretty good. Chiefs' mistakes and Kings' set piece/maul are what makes the game closish.

[gt12]

Beautiful try to Ngatai after a good ball from Cruden.<br><br>
Far easier than it should have been.<br><br>
17-34 after 44.

[African Monkey]

<p>Chiefs starting to pull away now without really having to do much.</p>

[Siam]

<p>A wee glimpse of Cruden/Ngatai combo for an easy looking try</p>
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<p>Think Chiefs will rock up 100 (seriously). Not so much because Chiefs are great but more that Kings = Horowhenua with a set piece</p>

[gt12]

Chiefs score on a break out and suddenly things might get ugly.<br><br>
Missed tackles and didn't look like the kings were that interested..<br><br>
17-41 after 46.

[Siam]

<p>Nah not 100 but could get 70 unless the parking wardens intervene</p>
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<p>note: I'm being churlish - refs are very "accurate" and demanding but entirely consistent and the crowd is bigger than appears because people ain't dumb enough to look into the sun (camera positioning)</p>

[gt12]

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Siam" data-cid="564255" data-time="1457791833"><p>A wee glimpse of Cruden/Ngatai combo for an easy looking try<br><br>
Think Chiefs will rock up 100 (seriously). Not so much because Chiefs are great but more that Kings = Horowhenua with a set piece</p></blockquote>
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No 100, but that kick after the penalty certainly made them look 2nd division..<br><br>
I think they need to focus on their kicking game, they'll survive via set piece, if anything...

[gt12]

Y'know, Mckenzie is fucking accurate at 15 on defense.its not often that he doesn't at least slow down break outs.<br><br>
Even as a Chiefs fan, I didn't think he was an All Black in waiting, but..<br><br>
Taimanivalu runs down and saves a try. I think.

[Siam]

<p>Fucken commentators don't even know people have 2 legs</p>

[African Monkey]

<p>Geez they celebrate as if it is Horowhenua playing........</p>

[gt12]

Shit!<br><br>
Kings score.<br><br>
Dropped pass by whoever the fuck is playing 5 with Brodie out.<br><br>
Muppet.<br><br>
Chiefs mistakes..<br><br>
24-41 after 53

[Siam]

<p>Rennie might want to let KK off his leash for the postgame debrief</p>
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<p>Just lacking the basic handling and poise. It's a beautiful day, they should be nailing this stuff</p>

[gt12]

Bardoul with another fuckup.<br><br>
24-41 after 60.