Chiefs 2022
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I was told that Reihana won't be back for the Chiefs. This decision was made before Ioane was signed.
Maybe the Blues pick him up.
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I was told that Reihana won't be back for the Chiefs. This decision was made before Ioane was signed.
Maybe the Blues pick him up.
@bovidae said in Chiefs 2022:
I was told that Reihana won't be back for the Chiefs. This decision was made before Ioane was signed.
Maybe the Blues pick him up.
That feels like a bad decision there by the Chiefs, but I’ll admit I have little to base that on - what’s the oil from those who have seen more of him?
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I don't know about Smith but I doubt it with 3 1st 5s in the squad. Trask isn't much older than Reihana.
@bovidae said in Chiefs 2022:
I don't know about Smith but I doubt it with 3 1st 5s in the squad. Trask isn't much older than Reihana.
Trask is quite a bit better at FB though. I think they could have found the space. However it’s Gatland who I’m not sure about most there.
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@bovidae said in Chiefs 2022:
I don't know about Smith but I doubt it with 3 1st 5s in the squad. Trask isn't much older than Reihana.
Trask is quite a bit better at FB though. I think they could have found the space. However it’s Gatland who I’m not sure about most there.
@gt12 said in Chiefs 2022:
@bovidae said in Chiefs 2022:
I don't know about Smith but I doubt it with 3 1st 5s in the squad. Trask isn't much older than Reihana.
Trask is quite a bit better at FB though. I think they could have found the space. However it’s Gatland who I’m not sure about most there.
Probably need depth in other positions like the midfield and wing before picking a 1st 5 who is way down the pecking order.
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@gt12 said in Chiefs 2022:
@bovidae said in Chiefs 2022:
I don't know about Smith but I doubt it with 3 1st 5s in the squad. Trask isn't much older than Reihana.
Trask is quite a bit better at FB though. I think they could have found the space. However it’s Gatland who I’m not sure about most there.
Probably need depth in other positions like the midfield and wing before picking a 1st 5 who is way down the pecking order.
@bovidae said in Chiefs 2022:
@gt12 said in Chiefs 2022:
@bovidae said in Chiefs 2022:
I don't know about Smith but I doubt it with 3 1st 5s in the squad. Trask isn't much older than Reihana.
Trask is quite a bit better at FB though. I think they could have found the space. However it’s Gatland who I’m not sure about most there.
Probably need depth in other positions like the midfield and wing before picking a 1st 5 who is way down the pecking order.
I can't argue with that, but if we are banking a lot on Dmac coming back (or trask coming good) given that we only have Joane for one year. I'll be pissed if Reihana goes on to be something special as they've given him no chances.
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Based on tonight's game, can see why Chiefs let Sullivan go. Just too small to play midfield in Super Rugby.
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Based on tonight's game, can see why Chiefs let Sullivan go. Just too small to play midfield in Super Rugby.
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@bovidae said in Chiefs 2022:
@gt12 said in Chiefs 2022:
@bovidae said in Chiefs 2022:
I don't know about Smith but I doubt it with 3 1st 5s in the squad. Trask isn't much older than Reihana.
Trask is quite a bit better at FB though. I think they could have found the space. However it’s Gatland who I’m not sure about most there.
Probably need depth in other positions like the midfield and wing before picking a 1st 5 who is way down the pecking order.
I can't argue with that, but if we are banking a lot on Dmac coming back (or trask coming good) given that we only have Joane for one year. I'll be pissed if Reihana goes on to be something special as they've given him no chances.
@gt12 said in Chiefs 2022:
I'll be pissed if Reihana goes on to be something special as they've given him no chances.
As I've said before I like Reihana, but once he left the Chiefs region (and I don't blame him going back home), then I'd much rather the Chiefs focus on signing players from CM, Waikato, BOP and Taranaki. I realise Ioane isn't currently but he's from South Auckland.
There may be other reasons for this decision too.
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@yeetyaah bugger was hoping MP may have picked this boy up
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Chiefs might have some good depth at lock next year:
Brodie Retallick
Tupou Vaa'i
Josh Lord
Laghlan McWhannell
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@steven-harris I would start Finau at 6 for the Chiefs. Add in Cane and Jacobson and that makes a very good loose forward trio.
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@bones said in Chiefs 2022:
@tim could Va'ai cover 6, or too cumbersome?
I read that Vaa'i was meant to play at 6 when he came on in Perth to replace Papalii but the players decided to move Barrett there, and Vaa'i to lock.
Vaa'i often used to play no.8 at Wesley but I would still play him at lock for the Chiefs.
